{"product_id":"physical-theatres-9781138782112","title":"Physical Theatres","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etraces the roots of physical performance in classical and popular theatrical traditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elooks at the Dance Theatre of DV8, Pina Bausch, Liz Aggiss and Jérôme Bel \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexamines the contemporary practice of companies such as Théatre du Soleil, Complicite and Goat Island\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive cross referenc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction \u003cb\u003e1. Genesis, Contexts, Namings \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Routes: Roots \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Contemporary Practices \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Preparation and Training\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e5. Physicality and the Word\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e6. Bodies and Cultures 7. The Body and Technology 8\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e. Conclusion by Way of Lexicon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019524833623,"sku":"9781138782112","price":38.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138782112.jpg?v=1750780525","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/physical-theatres-9781138782112","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}