Devising Theatre - A Practical and Theoretical Handbook

A practical handbook that combines a critical analysis of contemporary devised theatre practice with descriptions of selected companies, and suggestions for any group devising theatre from scratch.This handbook combines critical analysis of contemporary devised theatre practice with commentary on a selection of theatre companies, including: Greenwich Young People's Theatre Company; Forced Entertainment; Age Exchange; Impact Theatre; and Lumiere and Son. Alison Oddey both provides practical suggestions for groups devising theatre from scratch and outlines the historical developments and context of "devised theatre" as a performance genre.