Crisis, Representation and Resilience : Perspectives on Contemporary British Theatre

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Explore contemporary British theatre through incisive investigations into crisis, representation, and resilience. This hardcover book, authored by Clare Wallace and other esteemed editors, delves into the ethical and social challenges faced by theatre practitioners. Anchored in an interdisciplinary approach, it connects sociology, cultural theory, feminism, performance, and philosophy with diverse theatrical works produced in Britain since 2005. Key topics include: Ageing, Austerity, Gender, Migrancy, Multiculturalism, and Aesthetics. Discussed companies range from Theatre Uncut to Brighton People's Theatre, and playwrights include Jez Butterworth, Caryl Churchill, and James Graham. This 256-page collection offers a multi-faceted dialogue, re-thinking crisis through theatrical performance and inviting responses to contemporary challenges. Summary: ISBN Crisis, Representation and Resilience. Hardcover book, English language version, First edition. Written by Clare Wallace, Clara Escoda, Enric Monforte, José Ramón Prado-Pérez. Publisher: Methuen Drama. Release date: 16/06/2022. Dimensions: 216 mm (Width) x 138 mm (Height).