Living Theatre
A History of Theatre
Seventh Edition
4 September 2017
AN ACCESSIBLE PRESENTATION THAT DOESN’T OVERWHELM STUDENTS WITH DETAIL
Since it was first published, Living Theatre has been hailed by teachers and students alike as a brisk, readable and interesting introduction to the history of the art form. It’s an accessible alternative to textbooks that overwhelm students with unnecessary detail or obscure historiography.
A VISUAL PROGRAMME THAT TEACHES
A NEW four-colour design features large, brilliant photos of modern productions, historical images, maps, time lines and architectural drawings exclusive to Norton. All of these gorgeous images complement and expand on the accessible textual presentation. (And all of these visual resources are also available in the IIG for instructors’ use in in-class presentations).
A FOCUS ON THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THEATRE HISTORY AND CONTEMPORARY THEATRICAL PRACTICE
Throughout the book, Wilson and Goldfarb emphasise not only how theatrical traditions were important in their cultural context, but also how they continue to inform the production of contemporary theatre (and our culture more broadly) today. The NEW “Past and Present” features connect the theatrical traditions and practices of the past with today’s stage.
UPDATED COVERAGE OF CONTEMPORARY THEATRE IN TWO NEW CHAPTERS
Two NEW chapters covering post-1950s theatre provide more material and more flexibility for instructors covering this crucial period. Discussions on people of colour, the LGBT community, and women are significantly strengthened by this NEW coverage and organisation.
UNMATCHED INSTRUCTOR RESOURCES
Abundant resources give instructors the support they need for planning and teaching their course the way they want to teach it. Thoughtful cohesion amongst text and support materials make using these resources easy and effective.
Since it was first published, Living Theatre has been hailed by teachers and students alike as a brisk, readable and interesting introduction to the history of the art form. It’s an accessible alternative to textbooks that overwhelm students with unnecessary detail or obscure historiography.
A VISUAL PROGRAMME THAT TEACHES
A NEW four-colour design features large, brilliant photos of modern productions, historical images, maps, time lines and architectural drawings exclusive to Norton. All of these gorgeous images complement and expand on the accessible textual presentation. (And all of these visual resources are also available in the IIG for instructors’ use in in-class presentations).
A FOCUS ON THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THEATRE HISTORY AND CONTEMPORARY THEATRICAL PRACTICE
Throughout the book, Wilson and Goldfarb emphasise not only how theatrical traditions were important in their cultural context, but also how they continue to inform the production of contemporary theatre (and our culture more broadly) today. The NEW “Past and Present” features connect the theatrical traditions and practices of the past with today’s stage.
UPDATED COVERAGE OF CONTEMPORARY THEATRE IN TWO NEW CHAPTERS
Two NEW chapters covering post-1950s theatre provide more material and more flexibility for instructors covering this crucial period. Discussions on people of colour, the LGBT community, and women are significantly strengthened by this NEW coverage and organisation.
UNMATCHED INSTRUCTOR RESOURCES
Abundant resources give instructors the support they need for planning and teaching their course the way they want to teach it. Thoughtful cohesion amongst text and support materials make using these resources easy and effective.
