{"product_id":"the-cambridge-introduction-to-modern-british-theatre-hardback-9780521869867","title":"The Cambridge Introduction to Modern British Theatre (Hardback) 9780521869867","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Cambridge Introduction to Modern British Theatre\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBringing together buildings, people and plays, this Introduction examines the features which characterise modern British theatre, from 1900 to today.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eSimon Shepherd (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521869867, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 19 November 2009\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e268 pages, 20 b\/w illus.\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 15.5 x 1.7 cm, 0.55 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eBritish theatre has long been regarded as a world-leader in terms of its quality, creativity and range. Starting in 1900, this book introduces the features that characterise modern and current British theatre. These features include experimental performances under motorways alongside plays by Stoppard and Ayckbourn, amateur theatre and virtual spaces, the emergence of the director, the changing role of writers and political and community shows. The book is clearly divided into four sections: where it happens, who does it, what they make and why they do it. It discusses theatre buildings and theatre which refuses buildings; company organisation, ensembles and collectives, and different sorts of acting. A large section describes the major work done for the stage, from Shaw through to Complicite, via poetic drama, different sorts of realism and documentary drama. The Introduction stands apart from other accounts of modern British theatre by bringing together buildings, people and plays.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eForeword\u003cbr\u003e 1. Where it happens: National theatre\u003cbr\u003e Buildings and their people\u003cbr\u003e Against the theatre institution\u003cbr\u003e Shows without theatres\u003cbr\u003e 2. Who does it: The organisation of actors and companies\u003cbr\u003e What actors do\u003cbr\u003e Directors\u003cbr\u003e Writers\u003cbr\u003e 3. What they make: The readable tradition\u003cbr\u003e Poetic drama\u003cbr\u003e Realisms\u003cbr\u003e Deferring to the real: theatre as document\u003cbr\u003e Cruelties\u003cbr\u003e Other than words\u003cbr\u003e 4. Why they do it: Movements and manifestos\u003cbr\u003e Making good theatre\u003cbr\u003e Afterword.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Theatre: technical \u0026amp; background skills [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Theatre: technical \u0026amp; background skills\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Theatre:%20technical%20\u0026amp;%20background%20skills%20%5BANH%5D%22\"\u003eANH\u003c\/a\u003e], Theatre direction \u0026amp; production [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Theatre direction \u0026amp; production\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Theatre%20direction%20\u0026amp;%20production%20%5BANF%5D%22\"\u003eANF\u003c\/a\u003e], Theatre studies [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Theatre studies\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Theatre%20studies%20%5BAN%5D%22\"\u003eAN\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46006022930712,"sku":"9780521869867","price":43.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521869867i_caa117c3-9bd9-478d-97b1-83a5dc9d98ee.jpg?v=1691358656","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-cambridge-introduction-to-modern-british-theatre-hardback-9780521869867","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}