Contemporary British Theatre (Paperback)

by Theodore Shank (Author) "In this book 'contemporary theatre' refers to the work of those artists in Britain who are creating unique forms of theatre to express what it..." (more)
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Contemporary British Theatre surveys the complex and dynamic theatre of the eighties and early nineties reflecting a country that is multicultural, multiethnic and multinational. The contributors - artists, scholars and critics - offer insights into the unique forms of theatre performance devised to express the tensions and pressures of our time. For the paperback edition a new preface has been written, including several updating pieces from individual contributors.

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• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan (December 15, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312172249
• ISBN-13: 978-0312172244
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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