Research Catalog

Title

The theatre of Anthony Neilson / Trish Reid.

Author

Reid, Trish, 1962-

Publication

London ; New York, NY : Bloomsbury Methuen Drama, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2017.

Items in the Library & Off-site

Details

Description

viii, 215 pages; 23 cm

Summary

"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. "--

Series Statement

Critical companions

Uniform Title

Critical companions (London, England)

Subject

• Neilson, Anthony > Criticism and interpretation

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

Introduction: Neilson in his context -- 1. Dramaturgies of Love: Relationship Plays: Boys always work in out: Penetrator (1993) ; I want to know what love is: The censor (1997) ; Only love can break your heart: Stitching (2002) -- 2. Dramaturgies of Horror: Staging Nightmares: Too close for comfort: Normal (1991) ; Listen to the radio: Hooverbag (1996) ; Suffer little children: Relocted (2008) -- 3. Dramaturgies of the Imagination: Looking Inside: Lovesick blues: Edward Gant's Amazing Feats of Loneliness! (2002) ; Little light shining: The Wonderful World of Dissocia (2004) ; Back to life: Realism (2006) -- 4. Dramaturgies of Generosity: Seasonal Entertainments: The year of the family (1994) ; The night before Christmas (1995) ; The Lying Kind (2002) ; God in Ruins (2007) ; Get Santa! (2010) -- 5. Dramaturgies of Presence: Staging Liveness: My weirds are works: Narrative (2011) ; Making something beautiful: Unreachable (2016) -- 6. Perspectives: Finding the light: Anthony Neilson in conversation ; In good company: the authorial process of Anthony Neilson / Gary Cassity ; Dirty Realism / Anna Harpin ; Not so 'in-yer-face': Neilson and the renaissancce in Scottish theatre / Mark Brown -- Conclusion.

Call Number

JFD 17-5346

ISBN

• 9781472570291
• 1472570294
• 9781472570307
• 1472570308

LCCN

2017010670

OCLC

990057218

Author

Reid, Trish, 1962- author.

Title

The theatre of Anthony Neilson / Trish Reid.

Publisher

London ; New York, NY : Bloomsbury Methuen Drama, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2017.

Type of Content

text

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Series

Critical companions

Critical companions (London, England)

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Research Call Number

JFD 17-5346