{"title":"Rebecca Benzie","description":"\u003cp\u003eRebecca Benzie’s works explore critical intersections within contemporary British theatre, with a sharp focus on themes such as feminism and dramaturgy. Her writing offers insightful analysis of how historical narratives are reshaped through performance, enriching our understanding of cultural and political contexts in modern drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e will find her books an engaging resource for studying the complexities of theatrical history and contemporary cultural debates. Benzie’s scholarly approach invites reflection on the role of theatre as both an artistic and educational medium.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"feminism-dramaturgy-and-the-contemporary-british-history-play-by-rebecca-benzie-9781350191310","title":"Feminism, Dramaturgy, and the Contemporary British History Play","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen we think of the contemporary British history play, why might we automatically think of playwrights such as David Hare, Howard Brenton, Peter Gill, and Edward Bond? Because for decades, the writing of the history play has been the preserve of the white male.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFeminism, Dramaturgy, and the Contemporary British History Play\u003c\/em\u003e provides a vital feminist intervention into the dramaturgy of history plays, investigating work produced at major British theatres from 2000 to the present, written by a generation of innovative women playwrights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis much-needed study explores the use of history—specifically Elizabethan, Restoration, Victorian, and early 20th century—in contemporary playwriting to interrogate the gender politics of this work. Within the framework of contemporary feminism—including the pivotal #MeToo movement—the book examines post-2000s feminist drama that somehow represents the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough delving into recurring tropes and their politics in the light of current feminist debate, the author helps us grasp how these plays essentially reimagine gender politics. Plays that are considered include \u003cem\u003eEmilia\u003c\/em\u003e (Morgan Lloyd Malcolm), \u003cem\u003eSwive [Elizabeth]\u003c\/em\u003e (Ella Hickson), \u003cem\u003eAn August Bank Holiday Lark\u003c\/em\u003e (Deborah McAndrew), \u003cem\u003eThe Empress\u003c\/em\u003e (Tanika Gupta), \u003cem\u003eRed Velvet\u003c\/em\u003e (Lolita Chakrabarti), \u003cem\u003eScuttlers\u003c\/em\u003e (Rona Munro), \u003cem\u003eI, Joan\u003c\/em\u003e (Charlie Josephine), \u003cem\u003eBlue Stockings\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eNell Gwynn\u003c\/em\u003e (Jessica Swale), and the musical \u003cem\u003eSix\u003c\/em\u003e (Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934026088684,"sku":"9781350191310","price":135.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350191310-feminism-dramaturgy-and-the-contemporary-british-history-play.jpg?v=1783890672"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/rebecca-benzie.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}