The twentieth-century performance reader

The Twentieth Century Performance Reader is the key introductory text to all types of performance.

Extracts from fifty practitioners, critics and theorists from the fields of dance, drama, music, theatre and live art make up an essential sourcebook for students, researchers and practitioners.

A bestseller since its publication in 1996, this second edition has been fully updated and includes: New writings by practitioners and theorists Notes about each writer A completely new introduction New cross-references. Organised alphabetically, this reader invites cross-disciplinary comparisons.

Each piece is fully supplemented by a contextual summary, detailed cross-references and suggestions for further reading.

The editors' introductory essay provides an invaluable analysis of the field, and the definitive bibliography offers an essential reference source.