This book argues that dramaturgy makes things visible and does so in two distinct and interrelating ways: creative processes and formal elements of performance are rendered visible and readable; and performance dramaturgy becomes an expanded practice in which performance is a locus for creating wide-ranging events and activities.
This exploration defines dramaturgy as a perceptibly transforming agency in the construction, presentation and reception of contemporary performance; and it shows how contemporary performance has an intrinsic dramaturgical aspect whose proliferation of dramaturgical practices has led to a far-reaching reinvention of what contemporary theatre is. In doing so, this book deals with a careful selection of performance practices, including theatrical adaptations, new media dramaturgy, contemporary dance, installation-performance, postdramatic theatre, visionary works by auteurs, and revivals of well-known stage shows.
This study will be of great interest to students and scholars in theater studies, performance studies, cultural studies, curating, and dance scholarship.
| ISBN: | 9780367757588 |
| Publication date: | 30th January 2026 |
| Author: | Peter Eckersall |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 198 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Advances in Theatre & Performance Studies |
| Genres: |
Theatre studies Dance Cultural and media studies |
This book argues that dramaturgy makes things visible and does so in two distinct and interrelating ways: creative processes and formal elements of performance are rendered visible and readable; and performance dramaturgy becomes an expanded practice in which performance is a locus for creating wide-ranging events and activities.
This exploration defines dramaturgy as a perceptibly transforming agency in the construction, presentation and reception of contemporary performance; and it shows how contemporary performance has an intrinsic dramaturgical aspect whose proliferation of dramaturgical practices has led to a far-reaching reinvention of what contemporary theatre is. In doing so, this book deals with a careful selection of performance practices, including theatrical adaptations, new media dramaturgy, contemporary dance, installation-performance, postdramatic theatre, visionary works by auteurs, and revivals of well-known stage shows.
This study will be of great interest to students and scholars in theater studies, performance studies, cultural studies, curating, and dance scholarship.
Dramaturgy to Make Visible features in the following genres: Theatre studies, Performance art, Cultural studies, Dance, The arts: general topics
Dramaturgy to Make Visible is available in Paperback, Hardback
Dramaturgy to Make Visible was written by Peter Eckersall and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
Dramaturgy to Make Visible has 198 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Advances in Theatre & Performance Studies series
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