Title: Theory/theatre
First published: 1997
Description: Theory/Theatre: An Introduction  provides a unique and engaging introduction to literary theory as it relates to theatre and performance. Mark Fortier lucidly examines current theoretical approaches, from semiotics, poststructuralism, to cultural materialism, postcolonial studies and feminist theory. Drawing upon examples from Shakespeare and Aphra Behn, to Chekhov, Artaud, Cixous and Churchill, the author examines the specific realities of theatre in order to come to a richer understanding of the relations between performance and cultural theory. Theory/Theatre: An Introduction  is the only study of its kind and will be invaluable reading for new students and scholars of performance studies.
Subjects: Philosophy, Theater, Art, Nonfiction, Performing Arts, Dramatic criticism, Drama, history and criticism, Theater, philosophy, Arts du spectacle, Philosophie, Theater--philosophy, Pn2039 .f67 2002, 792/.01