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British Asian Theatre: Dramaturgy, Process and Performance

British Asian Theatre: Dramaturgy, Process and Performance

Current price: $46.95
Publication Date: November 23rd, 2010
Publisher:
Red Globe Press
ISBN:
9780230211391
Pages:
256

Description

This highly accessible and original introduction to British-Asian theatre explores the creativity, innovation and diversity of major British-Asian theatre companies. Including coverage of Tara Arts, Tamasha and Kali theatre companies, as well as important writers such as Hanif Kureishi and Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, the book analyses the dramaturgy, cultural and political contexts and critical receptions that have informed major productions. Complete with plot summaries and illustrated throughout, the text explores the extraordinary contribution that British-Asian theatre has made to the British stage over the past thirty years.

About the Author

DOMINIC HINGORANI is Senior Lecturer in Acting and Directing at the Institute for Performing Arts Development, University of East London, UK. He is also a professional theatre director and Associate Director of Conspirators' Kitchen Theatre Company - a company dedicated to producing new British Asian writing.DOMINIC HINGORANI is Senior Lecturer in Acting and Directing at the Institute for Performing Arts Development, University of East London, UK. He is also a professional theatre director and Associate Director of Conspirators' Kitchen Theatre Company - a company dedicated to producing new British Asian writing.