History of Contemporary Stage Combat

<p><em>A History of Contemporary Stage Combat</em> chronicles the development of stage combat from the origins of the Society of British Fight Directors in 1969 to the modern day. </p><p>Featuring interviews with some of the pioneers of this art form the book analyzes how stage combat developed in response to the needs of the industry and the changing social mores in the United States United Kingdom Canada the European Continent Australia and New Zealand. It also explores the quality of theatrical weaponry as well as outcropping of stage combat such as intimacy design and theatrical jousting.</p><p>A History of Contemporary Stage Combat is an excellent resource for actors directors stage combatants theatre historians and anyone with a love of action on stage and film.</p>