The Politics of Performing Shakespeare for Young People

Name: The Politics of Performing Shakespeare for Young People
Brand: Bloomsbury 3PL
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By Jan Wozniak

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What is the value of performing Shakespeare's plays for young people? Using interviews with theatre workers, rehearsal observations and workshops with young people, this book argues that, rather than promoting a range of pre-determined textual understandings of the plays, it is by trusting young people's experience of performances that they might gain most benefit. It argues that by privileging the meanings young people make of Shakespeare, new and exciting interpretations of his work might be found. Drawing on case studies from theatre companies such as the Royal Shakespeare Company, The Hip-Hop Shakespeare Company, Tiny Ninja Theatre Company and Company of Angels Theatre Company, Jan Wozniak shows how the collaboration and materiality of performance is central to empowering young people to engage with, enjoy and challenge Shakespeare.

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Edition:: 1
Number of Pages:: 304
Release Date:: 2016-03-10
Publication Date:: 2016-03-10
Publisher:: Bloomsbury 3PL
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 1474234844
ISBN13:: 9781474234849
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Weight:: 420 g
Height:: 132 cm
Width:: 209 cm
Thickness:: 20 cm

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