Examining the work of key practitioners, Heddon argues that autobiographical performancesact as sites of resistance and intervention and uncovers the political potentials and limits that accompany the use of the personal in performance
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Applied Drama
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
It also invites debate about the environments in which applied theatre takes place. Written by an experienced academic in the field, this lively text is the ideal introductory text for students on Applied Theatre degree programmes and those taking Applied Theatre modules on Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies programmes.