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Barrie Kosky on the Contemporary Australian Stage: Affect, Post-Tragedy, Emergency
Barrie Kosky on the Contemporary Australian Stage: Affect, Post-Tragedy, Emergency
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Barrie Kosky on the Contemporary Australian Stage is the first book-length study of Kosky's adaptations of tragedy in Australia, using affect theory to draw critical attention to audiences' experience of his work outside of traditional reception theories. It provides a concept of 'post-tragedy' that can be productively taken up in relation to other directors adapting tragedy for contemporary performance.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 140 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barrie Kosky on the Contemporary Australian Stage is a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the renowned Australian playwright's remarkable adaptations of classical tragedy. This groundbreaking work delves into the early stages of Kosky's career, which had a profound influence on his prolific output in opera throughout Europe. By employing the framework of affect theory, the book seeks to shed critical light on the unique and profound experiences of audiences engaging with Kosky's work, challenging traditional reception theories. Moreover, the book offers a valuable conceptualization of "post-tragedy," which can be effectively applied to other directors who are exploring the radical reimagining of tragedy for contemporary performance. This insightful and thought-provoking study is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of drama, politics, and cultural identity.
Barrie Kosky on the Contemporary Australian Stage is a groundbreaking book-length study that delves into the prolific adaptations of classical tragedy by the renowned Australian playwright. This comprehensive work charts the early stages of Kosky's career, which had a profound impact on his later work in opera throughout Europe. By employing the framework of affect theory, the book seeks to shed critical light on the unique and profound experiences of audiences engaging with Kosky's work, challenging traditional reception theories. Moreover, the book offers a valuable conceptualization of "post-tragedy," which can be effectively applied to other directors who are exploring the radical reimagining of tragedy for contemporary performance. This insightful and thought-provoking study is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of drama, politics, and cultural identity.
Weight: 280g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032076621
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