{"product_id":"physical-theatres-by-simon-murray-9781138782112","title":"Physical Theatres","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new edition of \u003ci\u003ePhysical Theatres: A Critical Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e continues to provide an unparalleled overview of non-text-based theatre, from experimental dance to traditional mime. It synthesises the history, theory, and practice of physical theatres for students and performers in what is both a core area of study and a dynamic and innovative aspect of theatrical practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive book:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTraces the roots of physical performance in classical and popular theatrical traditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLooks at the Dance Theatre of DV8, Pina Bausch, Liz Aggiss, and Jérôme Bel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExamines the contemporary practice of companies such as Théâtre du Soleil, Complicite, and Goat Island\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFocuses on principles and practices in actor training, with reference to figures such as Jacques Lecoq, Lev Dodin, Philippe Gaulier, Monika Pagneux, Etienne Decroux, Anne Bogart, and Joan Littlewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExtensive cross-references ensure that \u003ci\u003ePhysical Theatres: A Critical Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e can be used as a standalone text or together with its companion volume, \u003ci\u003ePhysical Theatres: A Critical Reader\u003c\/i\u003e, to provide an invaluable introduction to the physical in theatre and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNew to this edition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA chapter on \u003cb\u003eThe Body and Technology\u003c\/b\u003e, exploring the impact of digital technologies on the portrayal, perception, and reading of the theatre body, spanning from onstage technology to virtual realities and motion capture\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdditional profiles of Jerzy Grotowski, Wrights and Sites, Punchdrunk, and Mike Pearson\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFocus on circus and aerial performance, new training practices, immersive and site-specific theatres, and the latest developments in neuroscience, especially as these impact on the place and role of the spectator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607372808428,"sku":"9781138782112","price":98.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138782112-physical-theatres.jpg?v=1778162793","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/physical-theatres-by-simon-murray-9781138782112","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}