{"title":"Denise Varney","description":"\u003cp\u003eDenise Varney's work offers insightful explorations into the realm of theatre and performance, with a particular focus on iconic figures such as Patrick White. Her writing combines scholarly analysis with accessible prose, making complex cultural and artistic themes approachable for readers interested in \u003cem\u003earts and culture\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful examinations of dramatic literature and its social contexts, blending critical study with a deep appreciation for theatrical expression. Varney’s contributions enrich understanding of the intersections between literature, performance, and cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"patrick-whites-theatre-by-denise-varney-9781743327555","title":"Patrick White's Theatre","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the giants of Australian literature and the only Australian writer to have won the Nobel Prize for Literature, Patrick White received less acclaim when he turned his hand to playwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003ePatrick White's Theatre\u003c\/i\u003e, Denise Varney offers a new analysis of White's eight published plays, discussing how they have been staged and received over a period of 60 years. From the sensational rejection of \u003ci\u003eThe Ham Funeral\u003c\/i\u003e by the Adelaide Festival in 1962 to 21st-century revivals incorporating digital technology, these productions and their reception illustrate the major shifts that have taken place in Australian theatre over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVarney unpacks White's complex and unique theatrical imagination, the social issues that preoccupied him as a playwright, and his place in the wider Australian modernist and theatrical traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47426976514284,"sku":"9781743327555","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781743327555.jpg?v=1774767750"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/denise-varney.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}