Drama/Theatre/Performance

by Simon Shepherd, Mick Wallis, Simon Shepherd

Book Overview

What is implied when we refer to the study of performing arts as 'drama', 'theatre' or 'performance'? Each term identifies a different tradition of thought and offers different possibilities to the student or practitioner. This book examines the history and use of the terms and investigates the different philosophies, politics, languages and institutions with which they are associated. Simon Shepherd and Mick Wallis:

analyze attitudes to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415234948
• ISBN13: 9780415234948
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.7" x 7.3"