This new edition of Physical Theatres: A Critical Introduction continues to provide an unparalleled overview of non-text-based theatre; from experimental dance to traditional mime. It synthesizes the history; theory and practice of physical theatres for students and performers in what is both a core area of study and a dynamic and innovative aspect of theatrical practice. This comprehensive book:traces the roots of physical performance in classical and popular theatrical traditionslooks at the Dance Theatre of DV8; Pina Bausch; Liz Aggiss and Jeacute;rocirc;me Bel examines the contemporary practice of companies such as Theacute;atre du Soleil; Complicite and Goat Islandfocuses on principles and practices in actor training; with reference to figures such as Jacques Lecoq; Lev Dodin; Philippe Gaulier; Monika Pagneux; Etienne Decroux; Anne Bogart and Joan Littlewood. Extensive cross references ensure that Physical Theatres: A Critical Introduction can be used as a standalone text or together with its companion volume; Physical Theatres: A Critical Reader; to provide an invaluable introduction to the physical in theatre and performance.New to this edition: a chapter on The Body and Technology; exploring the impact of digital technologies on the portrayal; perception and reading of the theatre body; spanning from onstage technology to virtual realities and motion capture;additional profiles of Jerzy Grotowski; Wrights and Sites; Punchdrunk and Mike Pearson;focus on circus and aerial performance; new training practices; immersive and site-specific theatres; and the latest developments in neuroscience; especially as these impact on the place and role of the spectator.
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