Daring Adaptations, Creative Failures and Experimental Performances in Iberian Theatre

This edited collection explores the dynamic and evolving practice of theatre and performance as a continuous process of change, regeneration, and cultural mobility, focusing on the artistic processes involved in working with play texts, staging practices, audience impact, and the cultural and social legacies of Iberian theatre.

Format: Hardback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2023
Publisher: Liverpool University Press

In this captivating volume, we delve into the realm of theatre and performance, embracing their dynamic nature as a practice of continuous transformation, renewal, and cultural mobility. It is essential to view both dramatic texts and their stage adaptations as ongoing creative processes rather than final products. The true essence of their richness lies in their boundless potential energy and their unwavering openness to constant revision, rehearsal, revival, and collaborative endeavors. Our goal with this edited collection is to foster a profound dialogue on the artistic processes at play when working with play texts, staging practices, audiences, and the critical reception that shapes a production. Moreover, we aim to explore the far-reaching impact of Iberian theatre, extending beyond the confines of the page or the stage, encompassing its rich cultural and social legacies.

Theatre and performance are dynamic and ever-evolving practices that thrive on continuous change, regeneration, and cultural mobility. It is crucial to approach these art forms as unfinished and open to constant revision, rehearsal, revival, and collective enterprise. Within this volume, we seek to explore the artistic processes that underpin various approaches to working with play texts, staging practices, audiences, and critical reception, while also delving into the rich cultural and social legacies of Iberian theatre.

Theatre and performance are not static entities but living, breathing processes that evolve with time and context. Dramatic texts, whether written or adapted for the stage, are not final products but rather dynamic entities that are constantly in flux. They are the result of collaborative efforts between writers, directors, performers, and audiences, and they are open to interpretation and reimagining. The stage versions of these texts, while capturing the essence of the original work, are also subject to the influence of the performers, the staging, and the audience.

Theatre and performance are not solely about the production itself but also about the many lives that they inhabit beyond the confines of the stage. They have the power to engage, inspire, and challenge audiences, and they can leave lasting cultural and social legacies. Iberian theatre, with its rich history and diverse traditions, is a prime example of this. From the works of Shakespeare and Lope de Vega to the contemporary plays of Lorca and Almodóvar, Iberian theatre has contributed to the global discourse on theatre and performance.

In this volume, we aim to showcase the diverse range of artistic processes and perspectives that shape Iberian theatre. We will explore the ways in which play texts are adapted and reinterpreted for the stage, the techniques used in staging practices, the impact of audiences on a production, and the ways in which theatre can contribute to social and cultural change. We will also examine the rich cultural and social legacies of Iberian theatre, including its influence on literature, music, dance, and visual art.

Through this collection, we hope to foster a deeper understanding of the dynamic nature of theatre and performance and their role in shaping our cultural and social identities. We invite you to join us in this exploration and contribute your own insights and perspectives to the ongoing dialogue on the art of theatre and performance.

Dimension: 239 x 163 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781802078015