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Modern Theatre: Companies and Directors (DRAM2101)
Semester 1 / 2015

Texts

y separately published work icon Contemporary Indigenous Plays Windmill Baby, Rainbow's End, King Hit, Bitin' Back, Black Medea Larissa Behrendt (editor), Vivienne Cleven (editor), Strawberry Hills : Currency Press , 2007 Z1366759 2007 anthology drama (taught in 12 units)

'Five plays from around the country which illustrate that the rich tradition of indigenous storytelling is flourishing in contemporary Australian theatre.' (Source: Australianplays.org)

Description

The topic explores the diversity of theatrical activity in the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe from 1930 onwards. The topic investigates key directors, theatre companies and theatrical styles and considers their impact on contemporary theatre. It also examines theories of staging and performance, discusses landmark productions and evaluates the ensuing critical debates.

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