The Theatre of Anthony Neilson

Anthony Neilson is one of the most exciting and challenging voices in contemporary British theatre. For two decades he has been in the vanguard of new writing and has acquired a reputation for innovation and experimentation. His major stage plays include Penetrator , The Censor , Stitching , Realism and his 2004 masterpiece The Wonderful World of Dissocia , arguably one of the best Scottish plays of the new millennium.This volume provides the first full-length study of both Neilson''s plays and his innovative rehearsal methodology. As well as providing a detailed account of each play Trish Reid includes an extensive new interview with Neilson and with many of his key collaborators. This is essential reading for anyone who wants to develop a better understanding of one of British theatre''s most original artists on stage and in the rehearsal room.>

About the author

TRISH REID is Deputy Head of the School of Performance and Screen Studies at Kingston University, UK.

Product details

• Authors: Trish Reid, Trish (Kingston University Reid, Reid Trish
• Assisted by: Patrick Lonergan (Editor), Kevin J. Wetmore Jr (Editor)
• Publisher: Methuen Drama
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2016
• EAN: 9781472570291
• ISBN: 978-1-4725-7029-1
• No. of pages: 224
• Series: Critical Companions; Critical Companions
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; English, LITERARY CRITICISM / Drama, PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / General, PERFORMING ARTS / Acting & Auditioning, Theatre Studies, Theatre: individual actors & directors, Literary studies: plays & playwrights, Individual actors and performers, Literary studies: plays and playwrights