Aotearoa New Zealand in the Global Theatre Marketplace: Travelling Theatre

Aotearoa New Zealand in the Global Theatre Marketplace explores how the theatre of Aotearoa has toured, represented, and marketed itself on the global stage, using postcolonialism, transnationalism, cosmopolitanism, and globality to understand how Aotearoa has imagined and conceived of itself through drama. It will be of global interest to academics, producers, and theatre artists as a significant resource for the theory and practice of theatre touring and cross-cultural performance and reception.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 236 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Aotearoa New Zealand's place in the global theatre marketplace provides a fascinating case study of how the country's theatre has navigated the world stage. How has New Zealand sought to differentiate itself, capture international attention, and gain recognition among audiences worldwide? This comprehensive book delves into the diverse journeys of culturally and theatrically innovative works created by Aotearoa New Zealand theatre makers, exploring their performances across time, place, and theatrical spaces. From Moana Oceania to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and from a Māori Shakespeare adaptation to an immersive zombie theatre experience, these works showcase the country's rich theatrical heritage.

Drawing on postcolonialism, transnationalism, cosmopolitanism, and globality, the author examines how Aotearoa New Zealand has portrayed itself through drama, exploring how these representations resonate with audiences across the globe. The book investigates how these representations reinforce and complicate conceptions of New Zealand national identity, contributing to a broader understanding of the country's cultural and artistic landscape.

The study also develops concepts of theatrical mobility, portability, and the market, engaging with the entire theatrical enterprise as a play travels from concept and scripting to funding, marketing, performance, and critical reception. This book holds significant value for academics, producers, and theatre artists, serving as a valuable resource for the theory and practice of theatre touring and cross-cultural performance and reception.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367553098