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>This comprehensive book:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>traces the roots of physical performance in classical and popular theatrical traditions</li> <p> </p> <li>looks at the Dance Theatre of DV8 Pina Bausch Liz Aggiss and Jérôme Bel </li> <p> </p> <li>examines the contemporary practice of companies such as Théatre du Soleil Complicite and Goat Island</li> <p> </p> <li>focuses 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. </li> </ul><p>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>New to this edition: </p><ul> <ul> <ul> <ul> </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> </ul> </ul> </ul> </ul><ul> <p> </p> <li>additional profiles of Jerzy Grotowski Wrights and Sites Punchdrunk and Mike Pearson;</li> <p> </p> <li>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.</li> </ul>