Performing Objects and Theatrical Things

This book rethinks historical and contemporary theatre, performance, and cultural events by scrutinizing and theorizing the objects and things that activate stages, venues, environments, and archives.

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Performing Objects and Theatrical Things

10.1057/9781137402455 - Performing Objects and Theatrical Things, Edited by Marlis Schweitzer and Joanne Zerdy

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10.1057/9781137402455 - Performing Objects and Theatrical Things, Edited by Marlis Schweitzer and Joanne Zerdy

Performing Objects and Theatrical Things Marlis Schweitzer and

Joanne Zerdy

10.1057/9781137402455 - Performing Objects and Theatrical Things, Edited by Marlis Schweitzer and Joanne Zerdy

Copyright material from www.palgraveconnect.com - licensed to Kainan University - PalgraveConnect - 2015-01-06

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Introduction, selection and editorial matter © Marlis Schweitzer and Joanne Zerdy 2014 Individual chapters © Contributors 2014

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