{"product_id":"physical-theatres-a-critical-introduction-paperback","title":"Physical Theatres: A Critical Introduction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSimon Murray\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJohn Keefe\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new edition of\u003ci\u003e Physical Theatres: A Critical Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e continues to provide an unparalleled overview of non-text-based theatre, from experimental dance to traditional mime. It synthesizes the history, theory and practice of physical theatres for students and performers in what is both a core area of study and a dynamic and innovative aspect of theatrical practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive book: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003etraces the roots of physical performance in classical and popular theatrical traditions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003elooks at the Dance Theatre of DV8, Pina Bausch, Liz Aggiss and Jérôme Bel \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eexamines the contemporary practice of companies such as Théatre du Soleil, Complicite and Goat Island\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003efocuses on principles and practices in actor training, with reference to figures such as Jacques Lecoq, Lev Dodin, Philippe Gaulier, Monika Pagneux, Etienne Decroux, Anne Bogart and Joan Littlewood. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive cross references ensure that \u003ci\u003ePhysical Theatres: A Critical Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e can be used as a standalone text or together with its companion volume, \u003ci\u003ePhysical Theatres: A Critical Reader\u003c\/i\u003e, to provide an invaluable introduction to the physical in theatre and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew to this edition: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003ea chapter on \u003cb\u003eThe Body and Technology\u003c\/b\u003e, exploring the impact of digital technologies on the portrayal, perception and reading of the theatre body, spanning from onstage technology to virtual realities and motion capture;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eadditional profiles of Jerzy Grotowski, Wrights and Sites, Punchdrunk and Mike Pearson;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003efocus on circus and aerial performance, new training practices, immersive and site-specific theatres, and the latest developments in neuroscience, especially as these impact on the place and role of the spectator.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimon Murray \u003c\/strong\u003eis a performer, director and academic. He currently teaches Theatre Studies and Contemporary Performance at the University of Glasgow. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eJacques Lecoq \u003c\/i\u003e(2003) and co-founder and co-editor of the \u003ci\u003eTheatre, Dance and Performance Training\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003e(TDPT) \u003c\/i\u003ejournal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Keefe \u003c\/strong\u003eis a director, dramaturge and academic. He is currently senior lecturer in the CASS Undergraduate Hub, London Metropolitan University, and previously a lecturer and visiting fellow at Queen's University (Canada) Bader International Study Centre. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 342\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.5 x 6.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 14, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42127525642375,"sku":"9781138782112","price":110.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/83c645c099909b92310c104a788b1c84.webp?v=1732589143","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/physical-theatres-a-critical-introduction-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}