Manchester University Press Auto/Biography and Identity: Women, Theatre And Performance

Product Description The first book of its kind, examining how a range of women in the theatre have used autobiography and performance as a means of expression and control over their professional and private selves A groundbreaking work, which makes new connections between texts and performances, past and present practitioners, professional and private selves, and individuals and communities The editors have drawn on a vast range of new material from three centuries A landmark contribution to theatre history and performance analysis, gender and cultural theory and autobiographical studies About the Author Maggie B. Gale is Professor and Chair in Drama at The University of Manchester Maggie B. Gale is Senior Lecturer in Drama and Theatre Arts at the University of Birmingham Viv Gardner is Professor of Theatre Studies at the University of Manchester