Performance Theatre and the Poetics of Failure

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Exploring the concept of failure in performance, this book examines how such failures can reveal deeper truths often hidden in traditional theatre. Focusing on Samuel Beckett's approach, the author, Sara Jane Bailes, analyzes experimental theatre companies like Forced Entertainment, Elevator Repair Service, and Goat Island as case studies. Through detailed rehearsal and performance analyses, the work engages with critical theory to contextualize avant-garde practices. This insightful critique serves as a vital resource for practitioners, scholars, and students in Theatre and Performance Studies.