Making contemporary theatre

About this book

'Making Contemporary Theatre' reveals how some of the most significant international contemporary theatre is actually made. The book opens with an introductory chapter which contextualizes recent trends in approaches to theatre-making. Making Contemporary Theatre reveals how some of the most significant international contemporary theatre is actually made. Using eye-witness accounts and over 80 photographs, it offers insights into the innovative methods used by the most influential emerging theatre companies. After the introductory chapter which contextualizes recent trends in approaches to theatre-making, eleven different writer-observers describe, contextualize and analyze the theatre-making practices of eleven different companies and directors.--[book cover]