Cette série explore les pratiques fondamentales qui façonnent le théâtre et la performance modernes et contemporains. Elle examine méticuleusement les diverses approches et techniques qui définissent l'art de la scène. Les lecteurs acquerront des perspectives profondes sur l'évolution et l'innovation dans le paysage théâtral. Chaque volume offre une exploration détaillée de pratiques spécifiques et influentes.
Focusing on the intersection of autobiography and performance, this book explores how key practitioners utilize personal narratives as forms of resistance and intervention. It highlights the political implications and boundaries of incorporating personal experiences into performance art, revealing the complexities and potential of autobiographical storytelling in challenging societal norms.
Examining the work of key practitioners, Heddon argues that autobiographical performancesact as sites of resistance and intervention and uncovers the political potentials and limits that accompany the use of the personal in performance
It also invites debate about the environments in which applied theatre takes place. Written by an experienced academic in the field, this lively text is the ideal introductory text for students on Applied Theatre degree programmes and those taking Applied Theatre modules on Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies programmes.