Joan Littlewood

This book explores Joan Littlewood's theatrical and cultural innovations, using original archival material to examine her career and the impact of her work. It includes an overview of her career, an exploration of her influences, an analysis of her rehearsal methods, and a case study of her famous production, Oh What a Lovely War. It also provides practical exercises to capture and illustrate her key approaches in the rehearsal room.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 154 pages
Publication date: 19 December 2017
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book delves into the theatrical and cultural innovations of Joan Littlewood and her company, Theatre Workshop, through the use of original archival material. Littlewood's impact on the twentieth-century theater was significant, shaping the way it was generated, rehearsed, and presented. Now reissued, Joan Littlewood is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview of Littlewood's career, exploring her theatrical influences, approach to actor training, belief in the creative ensemble, attitude to text, rehearsal methods, and use of improvisation. It also offers a detailed case study of the origins, research, creative process, and thinking behind Littlewood's most famous production, Oh What a Lovely War, and assesses its impact. Additionally, the book includes practical exercises designed to capture and illustrate the key approaches Littlewood used in the rehearsal room. As a valuable resource for students, Routledge Performance Practitioners offer unbeatable value for today's students.

Weight: 188g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138571686