Devising Theatre: A Practical and Theoretical Handbook

by Alison Oddey

Devising Theatre is a practical handbook that combines a critical analysis of contemporary devised theatre practice with descriptions of selected companies, and suggestions for any group devising theatre from scratch. It is the first book to propose a general theory of devised theatre.
After identifying the unique nature of this type of performance, the author examines how devised theatre is perceived by professional practitioners, and provides an historical overview illustrating how it has evolved since the 1960s. Alison Oddey examines the particular working practices and products of a number of professional companies, including a Reminiscence theatre for the elderly and a theatre-in-education group, and offers ideas and exercises for exploration and experimentation.

Genres: Theatre, Nonfiction

269 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 24, 1994

Reviews

[Claire · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish I had found this when I was going through my first devising process! Genuinely very useful, if dated to the late 80s/early 90s when it was written. Lots of interesting examples & well organized.