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OverviewWlodzimierz Staniewski's group Gardzienice Theatre has established an unparalleled reputation for a sensual and complex performance aesthetic. The work is inspired by the expressive traditions of indigenous culture and the musicality of the natural environment. This is the first full-length articulation by Staniewski himself of this unique director's philosophy and rigorous practice. In this magnificent book and the remarkable cd-rom which accompanies it, Staniewski, with editor Alison Hodge, gives a fascinating insight into his company's principles and techniques. The cd-rom provides: Extensive video footage of performances and rehearsals Essays by Staniewski, Hodge, and other contributors Photographs from the Gardzienice archives Performance scripts Director's notes A full chronology of the company This innovative publication is a landmark for the documentation and appreciation of contemporary performance. It will be an exciting addition to any theatre-lover's bookshelf. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Cd-Rom Produced By Arts Archives , with Alison Hodge , Wlodzimierz StaniewskiPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Edition: annotated edition Dimensions: Width: 14.80cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.340kg ISBN: 9780415262989ISBN 10: 0415262984 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 30 October 2003 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Unknown Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviews'The short exercises ... beautifully close the filmed episodes ... This is an 'innovative publication', as the book's blurb states.' - SEER '[A] richly evocative personal account ... How refreshing to encounter a major publication about theatre that is driven and organized ... by the open expression of Staniewski's passions ... Combining provocative text and rich audio-visual materials, this publication takes us as far as any publication could into Garzience's 'hidden territories' ... Hidden Territories offers a superb model for future publications [and includes] a CD-ROM so beautifully produced and with such high-quality graphics.' - Contemporary Theatre 'Routledge brought out two facsinating theatre books this year ... Staniewski's book is ... written in a delightfully idiosyncratic English [and] provides new lenses with which to measure and undertand.' - Katie Mitchell, The Guardian Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |