Making Routes: Journeys in Performance 2010-2020

Making Routes is a network and online resource for artists and researchers working with mobilities in contemporary performance. It was established in 2010 by Laura Bissell and David Overend and is still going strong, with a growing membership, flourishing website, and serving as a valuable testing ground for new thinking and practice in journey-based performance. This book documents their collaborations, projects, and findings.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 242 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2021
Publisher: Triarchy Press

In 2010, Laura Bissell and David Overend embarked on a journey of exploration into the dynamic realm of theatre and performance, where the stage was not confined to fixed locations but instead embraced the mobility of the human spirit. Driven by a deep curiosity and a desire to forge their own path, they established Making Routes, a pioneering network and online resource dedicated to artists and researchers who delved into the world of contemporary performance with a focus on mobility.

Over a span of ten years, the mobile collective that emerged from this endeavor has flourished, growing in membership, boasting a vibrant website, and serving as a fertile ground for groundbreaking ideas and practices in journey-based performance. This book, a testament to their collaborative efforts, projects, and discoveries, brings together a collection of texts, both their own and those of esteemed colleagues such as Jamie Lorimer, Phil Smith, Laura Ogden, Adrian Howells, and Lewis Hetherington. These writings serve as a consolidation of their ongoing research project, offering a comprehensive overview of their journey and posing thought-provoking questions about the future.

Through their work, Laura Bissell and David Overend have demonstrated the immense potential of mobility in shaping the artistic landscape. They have challenged traditional notions of performance and expanded the boundaries of what is possible on stage. Making Routes has become a beacon of inspiration, fostering a community of artists and researchers who are committed to exploring the endless possibilities of movement and storytelling.

As we turn the pages of this book, we are invited to join their ongoing exploration, to witness the evolution of journey-based performance, and to contemplate the endless possibilities that lie ahead. The journey may be uncertain, but the passion and dedication of Laura Bissell and David Overend ensure that the flame of creativity and innovation will continue to burn bright, guiding us toward new horizons of artistic expression.

Weight: 374g
Dimension: 205 x 231 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913743383