{"title":"Jon Burtt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJon Burtt\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a unique exploration of the vibrant world of contemporary circus, blending performance art with cultural insight. His work provides readers with a vivid glimpse into a dynamic art form that challenges traditional theatre and spectacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect engaging narratives that delve into the artistry and innovation behind modern circus, illuminating its role within broader \u003cem\u003earts and culture\u003c\/em\u003e. Burtt’s writing invites an appreciation of creativity, movement, and the diverse expressions that define this captivating genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"contemporary-circus-by-katie-lavers-9781138680715","title":"Contemporary Circus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this volume, twenty-four creators come together with three scholars to discuss \u003ci\u003eContemporary Circus\u003c\/i\u003e, bridging the divide between practice and theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLavers, Leroux, and Burtt offer conversations across four key themes: Apparatus, Politics, Performers, and New Work. Extensively illustrated with fifty photos of \u003ci\u003eContemporary Circus\u003c\/i\u003e productions, and extensively annotated, \u003ci\u003eContemporary Circus\u003c\/i\u003e thematically groups and contextualises extracts of conversations to provide a sophisticated and wide-ranging study supported by critical theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOf interest to both practitioners and scholars, \u003ci\u003eContemporary Circus\u003c\/i\u003e uses the lens of ‘contestation,’ or calling things into question, to provide a portal into ways of seeing today’s circus performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConversations with: Lachlan Binns and Jascha Boyce (Gravity and Other Myths), Tilde Björfors (Cirkus Cirkör), Kim ‘Busty Beatz’ Bowers (Hot Brown Honey), Shana Carroll (The 7 Fingers), David Clarkson (Stalker), Philippe Decouflé (Compagnie DCA), Fez Faanana (Briefs), Mike Finch (Circus Oz), Daniele Finzi Pasca (Compagnia Finzi Pasca), Sean Gandini (Gandini Juggling), Firenza Guidi (ElanFrantoio, NoFit State Circus), Jo Lancaster and Simon Yates (Acrobat), Johann Le Guillerm (Cirque Ici), Yaron Lifschitz (Circa), Chelsea McGuffin (Company 2), Phia Ménard (Compagnie Non Nova), Jennifer Miller (Circus Amok), Adrien Mondot (Compagnie Adrien M and Claire B), Charlotte Mooney and Tina Koch (Ockham’s Razor), Philippe Petit (high wire artist), and Elizabeth Streb (STREB EXTREME ACTION).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605262811372,"sku":"9781138680715","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138680715-contemporary-circus.jpg?v=1778129696"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jon-burtt.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}