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Explore the groundbreaking volume, *Women, Theatre and Performance*, a pivotal addition to understanding women in the arts. This essential collection of essays delves into the significant yet often overlooked contributions of women in theatre history from the past three hundred years. By introducing new narratives and 'hidden' histories, this book reframes the participation of women in theatre, revealing their dynamic roles as performers, playwrights, and cultural influencers. Highlights of this volume include insightful explorations of figures such as Susanna Centlivre and the concept of intertheatricality, alongside discussions about the complex relationship between gender and theatrical space. The repositioning of renowned women performers like Wagner's muse, Wilhelmina Schroeder-Devrient, and the celebrated actresses from the Comedie Francais presents a rich tapestry of female engagement with performance art. This book addresses pivotal questions, aiming to challenge traditional perceptions and orthodox readings of theatrical history and texts. Ideal for students, scholars, and anyone passionate about women's contributions to theatre, this volume is a treasure trove of knowledge and a crucial resource for those interested in feminist perspectives in drama and performance studies. Discover the intricate narratives that have shaped women’s roles in the arts, and celebrate the diversity of voices that enrich our understanding of cultural history. Whether you’re an avid reader or a researcher, *Women, Theatre and Performance* is a must-have literary resource that emphasizes the importance of women in the performing arts.
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719057137
Year: 2001
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
The first in a new annual series, Women, Theatre and Performance that will consist of themed volumes on diverse aspects of women's engagement with theatre and performance. Ranging across three hundred years the essays in this volume address key questions in women's theatre history and retrieve a number of hitherto 'hidden' histories of women performers. Resituates women's, largely neglected, creative contribution within theatre and cultural history and seeks to challenge orthodox readings of both history and text. Topics include: Susanna Centlivre and the notion of intertheatricality; gender and theatrical space; the repositioning of women performers such as Wagner's Muse, Willhelmina Schroeder-Devrient, the Comedie Francais' 'Mademoiselle Mars', Mme Arnould-Plessey, and the actresses of the Russian serf theatre. -- .
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: 9780719057137
Year: 2001
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
The first in a new annual series, Women, Theatre and Performance that will consist of themed volumes on diverse aspects of women's engagement with theatre and performance. Ranging across three hundred years the essays in this volume address key questions in women's theatre history and retrieve a number of hitherto 'hidden' histories of women performers. Resituates women's, largely neglected, creative contribution within theatre and cultural history and seeks to challenge orthodox readings of both history and text. Topics include: Susanna Centlivre and the notion of intertheatricality; gender and theatrical space; the repositioning of women performers such as Wagner's Muse, Willhelmina Schroeder-Devrient, the Comedie Francais' 'Mademoiselle Mars', Mme Arnould-Plessey, and the actresses of the Russian serf theatre. -- .