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Theory/Theatre: An Introduction by Routledge offers a unique look at how literary theory connects to theatre and performance. Mark Fortier provides a clear examination of several theoretical approaches, making complex ideas accessible for students and scholars of the performing arts. This text covers a wide range of frameworks, including semiotics, poststructuralism, cultural materialism, postcolonial studies, and feminist theory. By applying these concepts to specific theatrical realities, the book helps readers build a deeper understanding of the relationship between performance and cultural theory. To illustrate these connections, the author uses diverse examples ranging from the works of Shakespeare and Aphra Behn to Chekhov, Artaud, Cixous, and Churchill. This approach ensures that theoretical concepts are grounded in actual dramatic practice and history. Whether you are studying theatre history or contemporary criticism, this book serves as a foundational resource for understanding the theoretical landscape of the stage.

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Explores various theoretical frameworks including semiotics, poststructuralism, and feminist theory to help you understand performance through different academic lenses.

Connects literary theory directly to the realities of theatre and performance for a more practical application of academic concepts.

Uses diverse historical and contemporary examples from Shakespeare and Aphra Behn to Chekhov and Churchill to ground theory in practice.

Provides a clear and lucid examination of complex subjects like cultural materialism and postcolonial studies for students and researchers.

Builds a deeper understanding of the specific relations between cultural theory and the art of performance.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
29 May 1997
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16 December 2006

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