The Routledge Companion to Twentieth Century British Theatre and Performance: Volume One: 1900–1950 (Routledge Companions)

Synopsis

The Routledge Companion to Twentieth Century British Theatre and Performance provides a broad range of perspectives on the multiple models and examples of theatre, artists, enthusiasts, enablers, and audiences that emerged over this formative 100-year period.This first volume covers the first half of the century, constructing an equitable and inclusive history that is more representative of the nation's lived experience than the traditional narratives of British theatre. Its approach is intra-national – weaving together the theatres and communities of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The essays are organised thematically arranged into sections that address nation, power, and identity; fixity and mobility; bodies in performance; the materiality of theatre and communities of theatre. This approach highlights the synergies, convergences, and divergences of the theatre landscape in Britain during this period, giving a sense of the sheer variety of performance that was taking place at any given moment in time.This is a fascinating and indispensable resource for undergraduate and graduate students, postgraduate researchers, and scholars across theatre and performance studies, cultural studies, and twentieth-century history.

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2025

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9781040114582

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9781003042853, 9780367487898, 9781040114612

Publisher:

Taylor & Francis

Date of Addition:

10/07/24

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English

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History, Entertainment, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Literature and Fiction, Drama, Plays and Theater

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Claire Cochrane

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Lynette Goddard

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Catherine Hindson

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Trish Reid