Physical Theatres

<p>This new edition of<i> Physical Theatres: A Critical Introduction</i> 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. </p> <p> <ul> <p></p></ul>Extensive cross references ensure that <i>Physical Theatres: A Critical Introduction</i> can be used as a standalone text or together with its companion volume <i>Physical Theatres: A Critical Reader</i> to provide an invaluable introduction to the physical in theatre and performance. <p></p> <p>New to this edition: </p> <ul> <ul> <ul> <ul> <p></p></ul></ul></ul> <li>a chapter on <b>The Body and Technology</b> 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.</li> <ul> <ul> <ul> <p></p></ul></ul></ul></ul> <ul> <p> <li>additional profiles of Jerzy Grotowski Robert Wilson Robert Lepage and Mike Pearson</li> <p></p> <p> <li>focus on circus and aerial performance gender issues new training practices immersive and site-specific theatres and the latest developments in neuroscience.</li> <p></p></ul>