Theatre After Empire

By: Megan E. Geigner and Harvey Young

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Synopsis: Emphasizing the resilience of theatre arts in the midst of significant political change, Theatre After Empire spotlights the emergence of new performance styles in the wake of collapsed political systems. Centering on theatrical works from the late nineteenth century to the present, twelve original essays written by prominent theatre scholars showcase the development of new work after social revolutions, independence campaigns, the overthrow of monarchies, and world wars. Global in scope, this book features performances occurring across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The essays attend to a range of live events—theatre, dance, and performance art—that stage subaltern experiences and reveal societies in the midst of cultural, political, and geographic transition. This collection is an engaging resource for students and scholars of theatre and performance; world history; and those interested in postcolonialism, multiculturalism, and transnationalism.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 212 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780429768491
Related ISBNs:: 9781138368941, 9780429428944, 9781138368958
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 05/31/21
Copyrighted By:: selection and editorial matter, Megan E. Geigner and Harvey Young
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Entertainment, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Drama, Plays and Theater
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Megan E. Geigner
Edited by:: Harvey Young