{"title":"Series: Cultural Histories of Theatre and Performance","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCultural Histories of Theatre and Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e series offers a rich exploration of the social, political, and artistic forces shaping theatrical traditions across time. Readers will encounter insightful analyses that connect performance practices to wider cultural movements, illuminating how theatre reflects and influences the societies from which it emerges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on diverse disciplines and historical contexts, this collection invites readers to deepen their understanding of performance beyond the stage. It is essential for those interested in the interplay between arts, history, and culture, revealing the enduring impact of theatre on human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pioneering-theatre-in-the-round-by-dr-rachel-walker-9781350447967","title":"Pioneering Theatre-in-the-Round","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOffering a comprehensive examination into the Victoria Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent under its then director Peter Cheeseman, this book provides the first detailed history of a theatre-in-the-round and demonstrates its profound influence on the careers of prominent actors, directors, and writers throughout the UK.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the longest serving director of a regional theatre and creator of verbatim theatre, Peter Cheeseman’s contribution to the arts is undeniable. He was a pioneering director, having been described as ‘the most influential practitioner of theatre-in-the-round’, and yet his contribution has not received the attention it warrants. This book offers a comprehensive critical history of Cheeseman’s work at the Victoria Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent and of the establishment of Europe’s first theatre-in-the-round in the industrial region of 1960s Staffordshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOffering an initial explanation of the formative years of the theatre under Cheeseman, right up until the establishment of the New Vic in 1986, \u003cem\u003ePioneering Theatre-in-the-Round\u003c\/em\u003e provides a fascinating insight into the importance of the work that took place under Cheeseman’s direction. It addresses his innovation of the documentary style, and the theatre’s commitment to its regional audience, as well as its development of new writers and theatre for children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also offers a detailed exploration of the building of Europe’s first permanent theatre-in-the-round, the New Vic. Drawing on largely untouched archival resources and original interview material, the book recovers Cheeseman's significance, the formation of theatre-in-the-round at the Victoria Theatre, and highlights the significance of work taking place in theatres outside London during the period 1962-1986.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934185734380,"sku":"9781350447967","price":370.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350447967-pioneering-theatre-in-the-round.jpg?v=1783902311"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/series-cultural-histories-of-theatre-and-performance.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}