Punchdrunk Encyclopaedia

The Punchdrunk Encyclopaedia is the definitive book on the company’s work to date, marking eighteen years of Punchdrunk’s existence. It provides the first full-scale, historical account of one of the world’s foremost immersive theatre companies, drawn from unrivalled access to the collective memory and archives of their core creative team.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 310 pages
Publication date: 19 December 2018
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Punchdrunk Encyclopaedia is a comprehensive and definitive account of the company's remarkable eighteen-year journey. Drawing from unparalleled access to the collective memory and archives of its core creative team, it offers a comprehensive historical overview of one of the world's foremost immersive theatre companies. The encyclopaedia adopts a playful and interactive format, reminiscent of a Punchdrunk masked show, inviting readers to embark on their own exploration of the ideas, aesthetics, contexts, and practices that underpin Punchdrunk's work.

Interjections from a diverse range of individuals, including Felix Barrett, Stephen Dobbie, Maxine Doyle, Peter Higgin, Beatrice Minns, Colin Nightingale, and Livi Vaughan, provide in-depth reflections and insights into the company's creative process. The encyclopaedia charts Punchdrunk's journey from the fringe to the mainstream, documenting the founding principles and mission of the company, as well as its evolving creative process and operational structures.

Designed to be valuable to scholars and students from various backgrounds and disciplines, from secondary school to doctoral research, the encyclopaedia offers a deep dive into the world of theatre and immersive work. It caters to those with a fascination for theatre in general and Punchdrunk's unique approach in particular. Ultimately, this encyclopaedia is written for those who have dared to engage with Punchdrunk's immersive experiences over the years. It is also open to the curious, those adventurers eager to immerse themselves in the captivating worlds created by this visionary company.

Weight: 904g
Dimension: 190 x 245 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138556799