Theatre and Travel

The relationship between touring and other forms of theater work, the impact of tour routes beyond the dissemination of onstage content, and the travel stories told within the theater are explored in this concise study. It argues for a more nuanced understanding of theater touring and proposes changes to enable theater to travel better in the world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 19 October 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The relationship between touring and other forms of theatre work is a complex and multifaceted one that has been the subject of much debate and discussion within the industry. Touring is a form of theatre that involves taking a production or performance to different locations, often to reach a wider audience and to promote the work of the theatre company. It can take many different forms, including road tours, regional tours, international tours, and even virtual tours.

One of the key questions that arises when discussing the relationship between touring and other forms of theatre work is how should theatre circulate? This question involves considering the various modes of transportation used to transport productions, as well as the logistics involved in setting up and dismantling performances in different locations. There are many different ways that theatre can circulate, including traditional road tours, where a production is transported on a truck or trailer and performed in a series of venues over a long period of time. Regional tours involve taking a production to different cities or towns within a particular region, while international tours involve taking a production to different countries or continents. Virtual tours, on the other hand, involve using technology to bring a production to a wider audience, without the need for physical transportation.

Another important question to consider when discussing the relationship between touring and other forms of theatre work is how are we to understand this circulation? This question involves exploring the various ways that theatre can impact communities and individuals, both during and after a production. Theatre can provide a platform for social and political commentary, as well as a means of promoting cultural exchange and understanding. It can also provide opportunities for local artists and performers to showcase their work and gain exposure to a wider audience.

In addition to the impact that theatre can have on communities and individuals, tour routes can also have a significant impact on the dissemination of what is on stage. Tour routes can shape the way that audiences perceive and interpret a production, as well as the way that the production is marketed and promoted. For example, a production that is touring to rural communities may be marketed and promoted in a different way than a production that is touring to urban communities.

Whose travel stories are told within the theatre, and by whom? This question involves exploring the various ways that theatre can be used to tell stories about travel and exploration. Theatre can be used to explore the experiences of individuals who have traveled

This concise study argues that we should pay more attention to how, why, and where theatre travels. Moving away from prevailing metaphors of ‘strolling players and ‘the circuit, this volume examines in more detail what theatre is doing when it tours, and why it matters. Enlivened with a wide range of examples – from Ancient Rome to internet livestreams, solo tours to national theatres, and Shakespeare to post-apocalyptic fiction – Theatre & Travel distinguishes between different versions of theatre touring to uncover both the possibilities and the inequalities that it entails. Proposing that travel is central to our understanding of theatre, the book

The book asks what changes might need to happen to enable theatre to travel better in the world. It suggests that we should consider the various ways that theatre can be used to promote social and political change, as well as the ways that it can be used to promote cultural exchange and understanding. It also suggests that we should consider the ways that theatre can be used to promote environmental sustainability, and the ways that it can be used to promote gender equality and diversity.

In conclusion, the relationship between the touring and other forms of theatre work is a complex and multifaceted one that requires careful consideration and analysis. Touring is a form of theatre that involves taking a production or performance to different locations, often to reach a wider audience and to promote the work of the theatre company. It can take many different forms, including road tours, regional tours, international tours, and even virtual tours. The question of how should theatre circulate, and how are we to understand this circulation, is a key one that involves considering the various modes of transportation used to transport productions, as well as the logistics involved in setting up and dismantling performances in different locations. Theatre can impact communities and individuals, both during and after a production, and tour routes can shape the way. The question of whose travel stories are told within the theatre, and by whom, involves exploring the various ways that theatre can be used to tell stories about travel and exploration. The book the book asks what changes might need to happen to enable theatre to travel better in the world. It suggests that we should consider the various ways that theatre can be used to promote social and political change, as well as the ways that it can be used to promote cultural exchange and understanding. It also suggests that we should consider the ways that theatre can be used to promote environmental sustainability, and the ways that it can be used to promote gender and diversity.

Weight: 86g
Dimension: 109 x 178 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350331259