Immersive Theatres: Intimacy And Immediacy In Contemporary Performance

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This comprehensive text is the first survey to explore the theory history & 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 & 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 & students at all levels & internationally including undergraduates & post-graduates as well as practitioners & researchers of contemporary performance This would also be an ideal text for general enthusiasts & readers with an interest in immersive theatre