The Politics of Performance^ addresses fundamental questions about the social and political purposes of performance through an investigation into post-war alternative and community theatre. It proposes a theory of performace as ideological transaction; cultural intervention and community action; which is used to illuminate the potential social and political effects of radical performance practice. It raises issues about the nature of alternative theatre as a movement and the aesthetics of its styles of production; especially in relation to progressive counter-cultural formations. It analyses in detail the work of key practitioners in socially engaged theatre during four decades; setting each in the context of social; political and cultural history and focusing particularly on how they used that context to enhance the potential efficacy of their productions. The book is thus a detailed analysis of oppositional theatre as radical cultural practice in its various efforts to subvert the status quo. Its purpose is to raise the profile of these approaches to performance by proposing; and demonstrating how they may have had a significant impact on social and political history.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A friend remembers the REAL JIMI HENDRIXBy WhipporwllKnowing little about Jimi Hendrix or his music I decided to read this book because of the title. I found it hard to put down as it begins with sadness of his being removed from the only family he knew and raised with by his real father. He uses his abilities and music to survive. His guitar playing becomes known and his short ride to fame is told with sadness . HisLife is cut short and the greed of family members; business agents; musicAgents; Lawyers; and others take his fame and fortune. Recommended1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Jimi Hendrix: The True StoryBy TerriThis was a well-written book that exposed Jimis life events that occured after his death. It was sad to read about how exploited he was/has been. He was gone way before his time was such a beautiful freak of nature. Loved his music 45 years ago and still do.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. He made great music but had a tough lifeBy Mike BreezeI was 15 and in the 9th grade when I bought my 1st Hendrix album in 1969. One of the best albums I ever owned. His music was different; cool and Very different. After being without Hendrix music for the past 47 years I recently downloaded Digital Electric Maryland. Wow. So when I saw this book available I downloaded it and enjoyed it very much. He left the world some great music. And this book aptly describes his rough life. It was a good read.