Formerly CIP. Uk

Includes bibliographical references and index.

'Devising in Process' brings together case studies of the creative process of theatre companies making devising-based performances in styles ranging from physical theatre to puppetry to live art. Writers have been granted access to the rehearsal room, enabling them to offer insights into how ideas evolve and develop. Devising in Process examines the creative processes of eight theatre companies making devising-based performances. Companies covered include: The People Show Station House Opera Shunt The Red Room Faulty Optic Theatre of Animation theatre O Gecko Third AngelAuthors were granted unusual access to the rehearsal room, enabling them to provide unique insights into how ideas evolve and develop, how strategies and methods are applied and how roles and relationships are structured. Covering a broad range of styles, the collection explores physical theatre, political theatre, puppetry, live art, new writing and performance with new technology. Accessibly framed, the book includes a comprehensive introduction which highlights similarities and differences in approach, examines the impact of economic and cultural factors and explores how definitions of devised theatre are changing and developing. This eye-opening collection will be important reading for students and practitioners interested in exploring 21st century devising processes.

Also available in printed form ISBN 9780230573666

Electronic reproduction. Askews and Holts. Mode of access: World Wide Web.