Theory/Theatre

<p>This fully updated and revised fourth edition of <i>Theory/Theatre </i>is a unique and highly engaging introduction to cultural theory as it relates to theatre and performance. It is a comprehensive and accessible examination of current theoretical approaches from semiotics and poststructuralism through to cultural materialism postcolonial studies queer and feminist theories.</p><p>Key updates to the new edition include further perspectives and expanded content on:</p><p>- Technology audience reception and liveness</p><p>- Further examinations of feminism transgender and gender theory as well as queer theory</p><p>- Disability studies</p><p>- Critical Race Theory</p><p>- Decolonization</p><p>- Intersectionality</p><p>- Critical Phenomenology</p><p>Bringing contemporary voices and examples to light author Mark Fortier introduces the ways in which established and emerging theories can interact with theatre and performance.</p><p>This is essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students of theatre and performance studies.</p>