Creativity in Theatre-Making - Collaboration and Innovation for Theatre Production

Creativity in Theatre-Making identifies and explores relationships between theatre-makers. The book seeks to expand opportunities for creativity and collaboration from concept to realisation.

List of contents

1. Creativity in Theatre 2. The Creatives 3. Constraints 4. The Creators 5. Hierarchy and Heterarchy 6. Possibilities and Problems 7. Feedback 8. Risk 9. Meetings 10. Theatre Process Meetings 11. Summary and Societal Context

About the author

Paul Colwell joined the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in 2013. He teaches a range of theatre-making topics across Central's BA and MA portfolio, with a particular focus on collaboration, technical drawing, design realisation, risk management, and management strategy. Prior to Central, he worked in professional theatre at all scales; from tiny pub theatres to West End musicals to international touring. Roles have included Production Manager, Set and Costume Designer, Lighting Designer and Chief Electrician. His interdisciplinary experience enables him work across creativity, technology and collaboration.

Product details

• Authors: Paul Colwell
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 03.10.2025
• EAN: 9781032556048
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3255604-8
• No. of pages: 232
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; PERFORMING ARTS / General, PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / General, PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / Stagecraft & Scenography, Theatre Studies, Creativity;Theatre;Theatre Production;Collaboration