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Theatre Studies: The Basics

Series: The Basics
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Theatre Studies: The Basics by Robert Leach is a fully updated introduction to drama, theatre, and performance. It combines practical and theoretical elements, covering dramatic genres such as tragedy and political documentary, theories of performance, the history of Western theatre, and aspects of acting, directing, and scenography. The book includes chapter summaries, a glossary, and further reading suggestions, making it a comprehensive resource for beginners.
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Now in a second edition, Theatre Studies: The Basics is a fully updated guide to the wonderful world of theatre. The practical and theoretical dimensions of theatre—from acting to audience—are woven together throughout to provide an integrated introduction to the study of drama, theatre and performance.

Topics covered include:

  • dramatic genres, from tragedy to political documentary
  • theories of performance
  • the history of the theatre in the West
  • acting, directing and scenography

With a glossary, chapter summaries and suggestions for further reading throughout, Theatre Studies: The Basics remains the ideal starting point for anyone new to the subject.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780415811675

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 July 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 212

About the Author

Robert Leach is a writer and theatre director who has taught drama at the Universities of Birmingham and Edinburgh. His books include Makers of Modern Theatre (Routledge, 2004) and Theatre Workshop: Joan Littlewood and The Making of Modern British Theatre (University of Exeter Press, 2006).

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