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Explore the profound influence of Patrick White on Australian theatre with 'Patrick White's Theatre' by Denise Varney. This compelling analysis delves into White's eight published plays, showcasing their evolution over six decades. From the controversial rejection of 'The Ham Funeral' at the Adelaide Festival in 1962 to contemporary revivals that embrace modern technology, this book presents an insightful journey through Australian theatre's landscape. Each chapter provides an in-depth look at staging, critical reception, and the significant social issues that informed White's unique theatrical vision. Discover how his contributions resonate within the larger context of Australian modernism and theatre, capturing vital shifts in culture and performance styles. Perfect for scholars, theatre practitioners, and enthusiasts alike, this brand new paperback is a must-have in your collection. With a convenient B-format design published by Sydney University Press in 2021, 'Patrick White's Theatre' offers engaging insights, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the evolution of theatre in Australia. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781743327555
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Sydney University Press
Description:
One of the giants of Australian literature and the only Australian writer to have won the Nobel Prize for Literature, Patrick White received less acclaim when he turned his hand to playwriting.
In Patrick White’s Theatre, Denise Varney offers a new analysis of White’s eight published plays, discussing how they have been staged and received over a period of 60 years. From the sensational rejection of The Ham Funeral by the Adelaide Festival in 1962 to 21st-century revivals incorporating digital technology, these productions and their reception illustrate the major shifts that have taken place in Australian theatre over time.
Varney unpacks White’s complex and unique theatrical imagination, the social issues that preoccupied him as a playwright, and his place in the wider Australian modernist and theatrical traditions.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781743327555
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Sydney University Press
Description:
One of the giants of Australian literature and the only Australian writer to have won the Nobel Prize for Literature, Patrick White received less acclaim when he turned his hand to playwriting.
In Patrick White’s Theatre, Denise Varney offers a new analysis of White’s eight published plays, discussing how they have been staged and received over a period of 60 years. From the sensational rejection of The Ham Funeral by the Adelaide Festival in 1962 to 21st-century revivals incorporating digital technology, these productions and their reception illustrate the major shifts that have taken place in Australian theatre over time.
Varney unpacks White’s complex and unique theatrical imagination, the social issues that preoccupied him as a playwright, and his place in the wider Australian modernist and theatrical traditions.