British Avant-Garde Theatre [electronic resource] /
Warden, C.author.
This book explores an under-researched body of work from the early decades of the twentieth century, connecting plays, performances and practitioners together in dynamic dialogues. Moving across national, generational and social borders, the book reads experiments in Britain during this period alongside theatrical innovations overseas.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: a British theatrical avant-garde -- Structure: the fragmented and episodic -- Staging: platforms and constructions -- Language: disturbing words -- Character: the screaming man and the talking feet -- Crossing genres: movement and music -- Conclusion: a British theatrical avant-garde?.
This book explores an under-researched body of work from the early decades of the twentieth century, connecting plays, performances and practitioners together in dynamic dialogues. Moving across national, generational and social borders, the book reads experiments in Britain during this period alongside theatrical innovations overseas.
Performing arts.
Theater.
Theater—History.
Motion pictures and television.
Performing Arts.
Theatre and Performance Studies.
Theatre History.
Screen Studies.