Theatre studies Books

L'homme à Bonne Fortune, a five-act prose comedy by Baron, offers a glimpse into the theatrical landscape of 17th-century France. This play showcases Baron's talent for comedic writing, presenting a narrative rich with wit and social commentary...

De Huichelaar is a Dutch adaptation of Molière's classic comedy, translated and adapted by Johannes Nomsz. This Blyspel, or comedy, offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 18th-century Dutch theater and provides a unique interpretation of...

La Fiancée Du Bon Coin is a charming one-act play by Marc-Michel and Eugène Labiche, presented as a tableau populaire, infused with song. This delightful piece offers a glimpse into 19th-century French popular theater. Suitable for students...

This volume contains Ferdinand Raimund's complete works, specifically focusing on "Der Diamant des Geisterkönigs." Raimund (1790-1836) was a popular Austrian actor and playwright, known for his contributions to Viennese folk theater. His plays often...

This introduction to queer theatre and performance in the United States explores the pioneering artists that have shaped this ever-changing field across the past two centuries, through ten key moments and movements.

Seattle, 1928. Dishwasher Eleanora dreams of performing magic tap dance. Sure, she can conjure fire, but that talent remains buried thanks to Prohibition, which has banned booze and magic, and the devastating panic attacks that knock her unconscious...

AI, AR, and VR in Theatre and Performance investigates the cutting-edge application of evolving digital technologies within the creative industries, with a focus on theatre and the dramatic arts.

This book focuses on Aby Warburg (1866-1929), one of the legendary figures of twentieth century cultural history. His collection, which is now housed in the Warburg Institute of the University of London bears witness to his idiosyncratic approach to a ...

Di Benedetto considers theatrical practice through the lens of contemporary neuroscientific discoveries in this provoking study, which lays the foundation for considering the physiological basis of the power of theatre practice to affect human behavior...

Stanislavski: The Basics is an engaging introduction to the life, thought and impact of Konstantin Stanislavski.

This cogent and provocative compilation of essays is now a classic text for students of the emergent discipline of performance studies.

Slags on Stage weaves cultural analysis with poetry and art criticism to explore the concept of the 'slag' and its place in contemporary British-English culture. The book traces the etymology of the word slag through the 20th and into the 21st century,...

Costumers at Work: The Collaborative Creativity, Emotional Labour, and Technical Skill of Costume Creation explores the various forms of work carried out in the costume workshop by the myriads of skilled professionals who transform ideas and sketches...

ARTS HUSTLER: A STORY OF RESILIENCE is a gripping account of one woman's journey-proving that anything is possible for a determined immigrant armed with a dream.This book is for those who:Feel stuck in life and want to take a leap but are held back by...

Mam'zelle Nitouche is a delightful French comic operetta in three acts and four scenes, penned by Henri Meilhac and Albert Millaud, with music by Hervé (Florimond Ronger). First performed in 1883, this enduring piece of musical theatre tells a...

"Esmeralda, a Comedy Drama in Four Acts" is a captivating theatrical work by Frances Hodgson Burnett and William Gillette. This play, originally published in 1909, showcases the collaborative genius of two prominent literary figures. Burnett, renowned...

Corso di letteratura drammatica, Volume 2, by August Wilhelm von Schlegel, offers a detailed exploration of dramatic literature. This volume, part of a larger course, delves into the nuances of dramatic works, providing insightful analysis and critical...

"Az Ördög, vigjáték három felvonásban" is a play by Ferenc Molnár, originally published in 1907. This Hungarian-language drama, whose title translates to "The Devil," offers a glimpse into the theatrical landscape of...

Atout ... coeur! Comédie en trois actes, written by Félix Gandéra and published in 1922, is a delightful example of early 20th-century French comedic theater. This three-act play offers a glimpse into the social mores and humorous...

"The Kembles" is a comprehensive account of the illustrious Kemble family, focusing particularly on the lives and careers of the celebrated actress Mrs. Siddons and her brother, the renowned actor John Philip Kemble. This first volume delves into their...

"The Marie Tempest Birthday Book" offers a charming glimpse into the life and career of the celebrated actress Marie Tempest. With an introductory appreciation by Sidney Dark, this book provides insights into Tempest's contributions to the world of...

Explore the art of dramatic reading with "Charles Kemble's Shakspere Readings," a curated selection of Shakespearean plays as performed by the renowned actor Charles Kemble. This collection, meticulously edited by R.J. Lane, offers a unique insight into...

This collection showcases the extravaganzas of James Robinson Planché (1796-1868), a prominent figure in 19th-century English theatre. Spanning the years 1825 to 1871, the compilation offers a comprehensive look at Planché's contributions...

Don't be so dramatic!Gavin DeWitt has given up a career on the stage to take his place among the respectable gentry of Crosspatch Corners. His older sister has married quite well, and now it's Gavin's job to ensure he and his younger siblings make an...

The moderns found these two writers to be one of them, and the post moderns said their essence was post-modern. They were found to have deep existential core and humanism was the defining spirit of their works. When a writer writes with deep empathy...

La regina Eleonora di Francia ha abbandonato Luigi VII e si è rifugiata in Aquitania. Il re ordina l'invasione di quel Ducato, sapendolo sprovvisto di un esercito. Le armate francesi vengono invece inaspettatamente sconfitte, disertano ed una grave crisi...

This book explores John Singleton's cinematic voice and helps explicate his propensity for the folk elements in his work (the oral tradition and lore).

This volume gathers contributions from a range of international scholars and geopolitical contexts to explore why people organise themselves into performance communities in sites of crisis and how performance - social and aesthetic, sanctioned and...

This book offers the first full historical treatment of a music theatre that was once at the centre of London's West End. From the late Victorian period to the early 1920s, musical comedy was the single most popular form of 'legitimate' theatre...

This comprehensive, authoritative account of tragedy is the culmination of Hans-Thies Lehmann's groundbreaking contributions to theatre and performance scholarship. From the philosophical roots and theories of tragedy, through its inextricable...

The Stage Lives of Animals examines what it might mean to make theatre beyond the human. In this stunning collection of essays, Una Chaudhuri engages with the alternative modes of thinking, feeling, and making art offered by animals and animality,...

"Outstanding ... a technical manual (for actors and directors), an historical document of importance, and a volume that is a delight to read." Ian Watson, Rutgers"An extremely valuable personal account of Roberta Carreri's process as an actor." Alison...

Staging Sex lays out a comprehensive, practical solution for staging intimacy, nudity, and sexual violence. This book takes theatre practitioners step-by-step through the best practices, tools, and techniques for crafting effective theatrical intimacy...

Based on interviews with over forty award-winning artists, How to Rehearse a Play offers multiple solutions to the challenges that directors face from first rehearsal to opening night. The book provides a wealth of information on how to run a rehearsal...

This book uses a clear and accessible voice to situate Maxwell's work within the context of contemporary American culture and international theatre practice. Through a close reading of theatre productions and plays, Gorman identifies how Maxwell...

This book is the first definitive publication to consider the intersections of applied theatre and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - a series of goals which have shaped development and social justice initiatives from 2015-2030.