Devising Theatre A Practical and Theoretical Handbook

Alison Oddey

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Publisher's Synopsis

"Devising Theatre" combines a critical analysis of contemporary devised theatre practice with descriptions of selected companies, and suggestions for any group devising theatre from scratch. After identifying the unique nature of this type of performance, the author examines how devised theatre is perceived by professional practitioners, and provides an historical overview illustrating how it has evolved since the 1960s. She looks at the particular working practices and products of a number of professional companies, including a Reminiscence theatre for the elderly and a theatre-in-education group, and offers ideas and exercises for exploration and experimentation.

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Book information

ISBN:	9780415048996
Publisher:	Routledge
Imprint:	Routledge
Pub date:	15 Sep 1994
DEWEY:	792.022
DEWEY edition:	20
Number of pages:	254
Weight:	580g
Height:	216mm
Width:	138mm
Spine width:	25mm