{"title":"Rachel Fensham","description":"\u003cp\u003eRachel Fensham's works delve into the intricate relationship between movement and theatre, offering thoughtful explorations suitable for students and practitioners alike. Her writings illuminate the art of physical expression within performance, blending theory with practical insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders seeking a deeper understanding of theatre through the lens of movement will find her books invaluable. Her contributions enrich discussions in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, inviting engagement with the dynamic nature of theatrical practice.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"theory-for-theatre-studies-movement-by-rachel-fensham-9781350026360","title":"Theory for Theatre Studies: Movement","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow do we define movement in performance? Who or what is being moved and how? And which movements are felt, observed, or studied, in theatre?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the \u003ci\u003eTheory for Theatre Studies\u003c\/i\u003e series which introduces core theoretical concepts that underpin the discipline, \u003ci\u003eMovement\u003c\/i\u003e provides the first overview of relevant critical theory for students and researchers in theatre and performance studies. Exploring areas such as vitality, plasticity, gesture, effort, and rhythm, it opens up the study of theatrical production, live art, and intercultural performance to socio-political conceptions of movement as both practice and concept. It covers movement training systems and considers how they have been utilised in key works of the 20th and 21st centuries. The final section traces the convergence of movement in theatre with other media and digital technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA wide range of in-depth case studies helps to equip readers to explore new methodologies and approaches to movement as a performance concept. These include analysis of Satoshi Miyagi's production of Sophocles' \u003ci\u003eAntigone\u003c\/i\u003e (2017), Thomas Ostermeier's production of Ibsen’s \u003ci\u003eHedda Gabler\u003c\/i\u003e (2008), the Berliner Ensemble’s \u003ci\u003eMother Courage\u003c\/i\u003e (1949), \u003ci\u003eThe Constant Prince\u003c\/i\u003e (1965) performed by Ryzsard Cieslak, and the National Theatre’s production of \u003ci\u003eWar Horse\u003c\/i\u003e (2007).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe final section considers a suite of concepts that shape postdramatic and intermedial theatre from China, Germany-Bangladesh, Australia, the United States, and United Kingdom. The volume is supported by further online resources including video material, questions, and exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47995619705068,"sku":"9781350026360","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350026360-theory-for-theatre-studies-movement.jpg?v=1784898654"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/rachel-fensham.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}