Ibsen in Practice: Relational Readings of Performance, Cultural Encounters and Power (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781408184974)

The volume reveals an astonishing richness in the theatrical approaches to Ibsen across the world: it considers political theatre, institutional 'high art', theatre for development, queer and transgender theatre, Brechtian techniques, puppetry, post-dramatic theatre, rural village performance and avant-garde touring companies. Investigating varied renegotiations of his drama, including the work of Thomas Ostermeier in Germany and other parts of the world, versions of A Doll's House from Chile and China, The Wild Duck in Iran and productions of Peer Gynt in Zimbabwe and Egypt, Frode Helland provides a deeper understanding of a cross-cultural Ibsen. The volume gives an in-depth analysis of the practice of Ibsen in relation to political, social, ideological and economic forces within and outside of the performances themselves, and demonstrates the incredible diversity of his work in local situations.

Author: Frode Helland
ISBN-10: 1408184974
ISBN-13: 9781408184974
Publisher: Methuen Drama
Language: English
Published: 05/21/2015
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.00d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 12/01/2015