The Problem of Theatrical Autonomy: Analysing Theatre as a Social Practice
Joshua Edelman, "The Problem of Theatrical Autonomy: Analysing Theatre as a Social Practice"
English | ISBN: 9462980799 | 2016 | 224 pages | PDF | 1400 KB
English | ISBN: 9462980799 | 2016 | 224 pages | PDF | 1400 KB
As any devoted theatregoer will attest, watching a performance is a unique experience, as the social setting, rules, and standards of theatre often combine to create a feeling of liberation from the everyday world. This book explores the phenomenon of theatre as simultaneously distinct from and yet connected to society as a whole. Combining theoretical reflections with materials from European case studies, the authors offer intriguing new methods for the sociological study of theatre while contributing equally to theatre and performance studies.