The Director and Directing: Craft, Process and Aesthetic in Contemporary Theatre

Ledger, Adam J.

ISBN 10: 1137407662 ISBN 13: 9781137407665

Published by Palgrave Macmillan, London, England, 2019

Language: English

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Title

The Director and Directing: Craft, Process and Aesthetic in Contemporary Theatre

Publisher

Palgrave Macmillan, London, England

Publication Date

2019

Language

English

ISBN 10

1137407662

ISBN 13

9781137407665

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

First U.K. Edition

Condition

As New

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This book critically assesses the artistry of contemporary directors. Its discussion includes the work of Declan Donnellan, Thomas Ostermeier, Deborah Warner, Simon Stone and Krzysztof Warlikowski. Alongside the work of wider theorists (Patrice Pavis and Erika Fischer-Lichte), it uses neuroaesthetic theory (Semir Zeki) and cognitive and creative process models to offer an original means to discuss the performance event, emotion, brain structures and concepts, and the actor’s body in performance. It offers first-hand observation of rehearsals led by Katie Mitchell, Ivo van Hove, Carrie Cracknell and the Steppenwolf Theatre. It also explores devising in relation to the work of Simon McBurney and contemporary groups, and scenography in relation to the work of Dmitry Krymov, Robert Wilson and Robert Lepage. The Director and Directing argues that the director creates a type of knowledge, ‘reward’ and ‘resonant experience’ (G. Gabrielle Starr) through instinctive and expert choices.

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Adam J. Ledger is Reader in Theatre and Performance, University of Birmingham, UK. He has published widely on performance practice. His previous publications include Odin Teatret: Theatre in a New Century (Palgrave Macmillan) and chapters and articles on several international directors. He is co-artistic director of The Bone Ensemble.

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