The Politics of Alternative Theatre in Britain, 1968-1990

The Politics of Alternative Theatre in Britain, 1968-1990
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 268
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ISBN-10 : 052155456X
ISBN-13 : 9780521554565
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Book Synopsis The Politics of Alternative Theatre in Britain, 1968-1990 by : Maria DiCenzo

Download or read book The Politics of Alternative Theatre in Britain, 1968-1990 written by Maria DiCenzo and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1996-11-13 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines one of the most influential modern theatre companies, 7:84 (Scotland), under the directorship of John McGrath. 7:84 (Scotland) has been a vital contributor to the place and importance of alternative theatre on the modern British stage. DiCenzo explores the development of this company, the growth of popular theatre in general within the last twenty years and offers a methodology for analysing records and materials found in theatre company archives and illustrates the many issues inherent in running a theatre company, including venues, practitioners and the politics of funding. The book includes valuable primary source material and informative production photographs and company posters.


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