Deirdre Heddon , Jane Milling

Devising Performance (Theatre and Performance Practices)

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ISBN 13:: 9781137426772
author:: Deirdre Heddon , Jane Milling
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Palgrave Macmillan
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2015
Pages:: 282
Dimensions:: 14 x 1.4 x 21.6 cm
Genre:: Music, Stage & Screen, Performing Arts, History
Condition:: New
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Devising Performance: A Critical History by Deirdre Heddon and Jane Milling explores the history and development of devised theatre. From its origins in the 1950s, this book charts the evolution of collaboratively created performances, examining various devising practices and their implications for contemporary theatre. The authors present a range of case studies from Britain, America, and Australia, featuring prominent companies such as The Living Theatre, Open Theatre, and Théâtre de Complicité. By tracing the development of devised performance, Heddon and Milling encourage readers to re-examine the different modes of devising and consider their relevance in the 21st century. This book provides a comprehensive history of devised practice, offering insights into the myths and realities surrounding this collaborative approach to theatre-making.

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