Joan Littlewood

Nadine Holdsworth author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:19th Dec '17

Should be back in stock very soon

This paperback is available in another edition too:

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This book uses original archival material to consider the theatrical and cultural innovations of Joan Littlewood and her company, 'Theatre Workshop'. Littlewood had a huge impact on the way theatre was generated, rehearsed and presented during the twentieth century.

Now reissued, Joan Littlewood is the first book to combine:

    • an overview of Littlewood's career in relation to the wider social, political and cultural context
    • an exploration of Littlewood's theatrical influences, approach to actor's training, belief in the creative ensemble, attitude to text, rehearsal methods and use of improvisation
    • a detailed case study of the origins, research, creative process and thinking behind Littlewood's most famous production, Oh What a Lovely War, and an assessment of its impact
    • a series of practical exercises designed to capture and illustrate the key approaches Littlewood used in the rehearsal room.

    As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an initial exploration before going on to further, primary research, Routledge Performace Practitioners offer unbeatable value for today's student.

    ISBN: 9781138571686

    Dimensions: unknown

    Weight: 640g

    154 pages