Devising theatre a practical and theoretical handbook

• Main Author: Oddey, Alison (Author)
• Format: Unknown
• Language: English
• Published: London Routledge 1994
• Subjects: Experimental theater > Great Britain.; Improvisation (Acting)
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• Physical Description: axiv, 254 pages illustrations 23 cm.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. 242-245) and index.
• ISBN: 0415049008

Devising Theatre is a practical handbook that combines a critical analysis of contemporary devised theatre practice with descriptions of selected companies, and suggestions for any group devising theatre from scratch. It is the first book to propose a general theory of devised theatre. After identifying the unique nature of this type of performance, the author examines how devised theatre is perceived by professional practitioners, and provides an historical overview illustrating how it has evolved since the 1960s. Alison Oddey examines the particular working practices and products of a number of professional companies, including a Reminiscence theatre for the elderly and a theatre-in-education group, and offers ideas and exercises for exploration and experimentation.