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The Politics of Alternative Theatre in Britain, 1968–1990

The Case of 7:84 (Scotland)

Maria DiCenzo author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:13th Nov '96

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Examination of one of the most influential modern theatre companies, 7:84 (Scotland), under the directorship of John McGrath.

This book examines one of the most influential modern theatre companies, 7:84 (Scotland), under the directorship of John McGrath. DiCenzo explores not only the development of this company but also the growth of popular theatre in general. DiCenzo also offers a methodology for analysing records and materials found in theatre company archives.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.

"...a clearly written and very valuable introduction to a style of radical theatre which still has a lot to teach. ...Maria DiCenzo's welcome study may then be seen as an especially timely reminder of the power of theatre ti inject subversive vitality into the heart of the body politic." Baz Kershaw, Letters in Canada

ISBN: 9780521554565

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 19mm

Weight: 521g

262 pages