The Problem of Theatrical Autonomy: Analysing Theatre as a Social Practice

By Joshua Edelman, Louise Ejgod Hansen, Quirijn Lennert Hoogen

Book Overview

As any devoted theatregoer will attest, watching a performance is a unique experience, as the social setting, rules, and standards of theatre often combine to create a feeling of liberation from the everyday world. This book explores the phenomenon of theatre as simultaneously distinct from and yet connected to society as a whole. Combining theoretical reflections with materials from European case studies, the authors offer intriguing new methods for the sociological study of theatre while contributing equally to theatre and performance studies.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1041188900
• ISBN13: 9781041188902
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"