Theatre, Intimacy & Engagement

Discover the groundbreaking insights of Alan Read in the compelling book, Theatre, Intimacy & Engagement, published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2007. Spanning 348 pages, this essential read delves into the intricate relationship between politics and theatre, presenting a refreshing perspective on how to politicize performance art.

Read expertly navigates various performance analyses, covering fascinating topics from child actors and animals to inanimate objects. His reflections on the innovative theatre works of renowned groups like Societas Raffaello Sanzio, Forced Entertainment, and Goat Island provide a radical critique that reshapes traditional performance studies.

This book is a must-have for anyone interested in the intersection of theatre, social sciences, and popular culture. Join Alan Read in exploring how intimacy and engagement can redefine our understanding of theatrical performance.