Marking the 100-year anniversary of womenΓÇÖs suffrage, Leslie Hill provides a fascinating survey of the history of first wave feminism in British theatre, from the London premiere of IbsenΓÇÖs A DollΓÇÖs House in 1889 through the militant suffrage movement. HillΓÇÖs approachable overview explores some of the pivotal ways in which theatre makers both engaged with and influenced feminist discourse on topics such as sexual agency, reproductive rights, marriage equality, financial independence and suffrage.Clear and concise, this is an ideal resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Theatre and Performance Studies taking courses on Women in Theatre and Performance, Staging Feminism, Early Feminist Theatre, Theatre and Suffrage, Gender and Theatre, Political Theatre and Performance Historiography. This text will also appeal to scholars, lecturers, and Literature students.
How does proximity between audiences and performers change the nature of live performance? Relating their practice to wider issues in contemporary performance and detailing workshop exercises that aid performance making, this unique fusion of artistic and academic reflection is crucial reading for students, scholars and practitioners alike.
The Guerilla Guide to Performance Art is written by artists and for artists. It is designed for the benefit of artists engaged in creating original performance and multimedia work, including live art, installation, digital art and hybrids of theatre and visual art. Provides a definitive guide to making a living as an artist.
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