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At the Sharp End: Uncovering the Work of Five Leading Dramatists: David Edgar, Tim Etchells and Forced Entertainment, David Greig, Tanika Gupta and Mark Ravenhill: Plays and Playwrights

Autor Peter Billingham
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 5 noi 2007
What value does theatre have in Britain at the beginning of thetwenty-first century? How has theatre responded to the challenge ofremaining relevant in the media-saturated world of today? These are thequestions that underpin this stimulating study of some of the leading dramatists of contemporary British theatre.
At the Sharp End sets the scene examining how the forcesthat created a revolution in theatre fifty years ago have been replacedby a new wave of political and social issues. It goes on to explore theways in which five key writers have sought to reflect and wrestle withthe changing character of modern Britain.
The work of David Edgar, David Greig, Mark Ravenhill, Tanika Gupta and Tim Etchells' company Forced Entertainment is considered, with recent plays examined in detail, an interview with each writer; and suggestions of other writers and plays for reading and comparison.
At the Sharp End provides the perfect companion for anyone wanting to understand the changing face of contemporary drama and the writers whose work is making an impact on our stages today.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780713685077
ISBN-10: 0713685077
Pagini: 272
Dimensiuni: 135 x 216 x 20 mm
Greutate: 0.33 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Methuen Drama
Seria Plays and Playwrights

Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom

Caracteristici

Methuen Drama is the exclusive publisher of the work of Mark Ravenhill;the list also features three volumes of plays by David Edgar and avolume of plays by David Greig besides publishing a number ofindividual early works by each writer

Notă biografică

Dr Peter Billingham is Reader in Drama and Performance at the University of Portsmouth.

Recenzii

'Peter Billingham builds a valuable picture of the [modern theatre] scene in the background notes he offers to interviews'

Descriere

At the Sharp End is a critical examination of the work of fiveleading dramatists who have made an indelible mark on today's theatre.An analysis of the work of David Edgar, Mark Ravenhill, David Greig,Tanika Gupta and Tim Etchells of Forced Entertainment is combined withan interview with each of the dramatists.