Graham Saunders is een vooraanstaand academicus op het gebied van het Britse drama sinds 1945, bekend om zijn scherpe analyses van toneelschrijvers zoals Sarah Kane. Zijn onderzoek duikt diep in het historische landschap van het Britse theater, waarbij hij de evolutie van fringe- en reizende gezelschappen en de werken van belangrijke toneelschrijvers onderzoekt. Saunders onderzoekt ook de complexe relatie tussen hedendaagse Britse schrijvers en hun betrokkenheid bij elisabethaanse en jakobijnse dramatische tradities. Zijn academische bijdragen bieden een diep inzicht in theatrale innovatie en invloed.
Love Me or Kill Me is the first study of Sarah Kane, the most significant British dramatist in post-war theatre. It covers all of Kane's major plays and productions, contains hitherto unpublished material and reviews, and looks at her continuing influence after her tragic early death. Locating the main dramatic sources and features of her work as well as centralizing her place within the 'new wave' of emergent British dramatists in the 1990's, Graham Saunders provides an introduction for those familiar and unfamiliar with her work
In About Kane, Graham Saunders offers an important study of one of the most
controversial and talented playwrights of recent times. His survey includes a
concise biography, in-depth analysis of Sarah Kane's work, and interviews with
Kane and those who helped to put her work on stage.
Emerging as a significant work of the 1990s, this play gained acclaim for its exploration of complex relationships and emotional truths, leading to a successful film adaptation in 2004. While contemporaries like Sarah Kane and Mark Ravenhill garnered initial attention, its enduring popularity is highlighted by long runs in both the West End and Broadway, as well as performances in over 30 countries, showcasing its universal themes and appeal.
Based on conversations with directors and actors who knew her, this book is a
study of the British post-war dramatist, Sarah Kane. It covers all her major
plays and productions, as well as unpublished material and reviews, and looks
at her continuing influence after her tragic early death.
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This comprehensive study explores the history of the Brunei Sultanate from its origins to contemporary times. Originally published in 1994, it has been a significant resource on the subject, and this updated edition reflects the latest developments and research. The book offers an in-depth analysis of the Sultanate's cultural, political, and social evolution, making it an essential read for those interested in Southeast Asian history.
The book offers a contemporary analysis of Harold Pinter's influential work, examining his critical reputation and legacy following his death in 2008. It delves into Pinter's impact on drama, highlighting his status as one of the most studied and performed playwrights globally. The volume reassesses his contributions to the theatrical landscape, providing insights into his enduring significance in the world of drama.
This series of three volumes provides a groundbreaking study of the work of many of the most innovative and important British theatre companies from 1965 to the present. Each volume provides a survey of the political and cultural context, an extensive survey of the variety of theatre companies from the period, and detailed case studies of six of the major companies. Volume Two, 1980–1994, covers the period when cuts under Margaret Thatcher's Tory government changed the landscape for British theatre. Yet it also saw an expansion of companies that made feminism and gender central to their work, and the establishment of new black and Asian companies. Leading academics provide case studies of six of the most important companies, including: * Monstrous Regiment, by Kate Dorney (The Victoria & Albert Museum) *Forced Entertainment, by Sarah Gorman (University of Roehampton, London, UK) * Gay Sweatshop, by Sara Freeman (University of Puget Sound, USA) * Joint Stock, by Jaqueline Bolton (University of Lincoln, UK) * Theatre de Complicite, by Michael Fry * Talawa, by Kene Igweonu (Canterbury Christ Church University, UK)
