Full Description
This comprehensive text is the first survey to explore the theory, history and practice of immersive theatre. Charting the rise of the immersive theatre phenomenon, Josephine Machon shares her wealth of expertise in the field of contemporary performance, inviting the reader to immerse themselves within this abundantly illustrated text. The first section of the book introduces concepts of immersion, situating them within a historical context and establishing a clear critical vocabulary for discussion. The second section then presents contributions from a wealth of immersive artists.
Assuming no prior knowledge with its critical commentary, this is a rich resource for lecturers and students at all levels and internationally, including undergraduates and post-graduates, as well as practitioners and researchers of contemporary performance. This would also be an ideal text for general enthusiasts and readers with an interest in immersive theatre.
Contents
List of Illustrations
Acknowledgements
Preface
Contributing Artists and their Practice
Introduction: Immersive Theatres Intimacy and Immediacy in Contemporary Performance
PART I
1. Definitions and Details
2. Features & Finer Details: A Scale of Immersivity
3. Immersive Perspectives
PART II
4. Introduction: Immersion, intimacy and Immediacy in Practice
5. Michael Morris of Artangel
6. Felix Barrett of Punchdrunk
7. Bruce Gladwin of Back To Back Theatre
8. Lundahl & Seitl
9. Silvia Mercuriali
10. Tassos Stevens of Coney
11. Sam Holdsworth of Nimble Fish
12. Punchdrunk Enrichment
13. Louise Ann Wilson
14. Bill Mitchell and Sue Hill of WildWorks
15. Adrian Howells
16. Tristan Sharps of dreamthinkspeak
17. Conclusion: Immersive Theatres
Recommended Reading and Research
Bibliography
Index.
