Contemporary British Musicals: ‘Out of the Darkness’

Contemporary British Musicals: ‘Out of the Darkness’
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 225
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ISBN-10 : 9781350268074
ISBN-13 : 1350268070
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Book Synopsis Contemporary British Musicals: ‘Out of the Darkness’ by : Clare Chandler

Download or read book Contemporary British Musicals: ‘Out of the Darkness’ written by Clare Chandler and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2024-02-08 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The shortest runs can have the longest legacies: for too long, scholarship surrounding British musical theatre has coalesced around the biggest names, ignoring important works that have not had the critical engagement they deserve. Through academic interrogation and industry insight, this unique collection of essays recognizes these works, shining a light on their creative achievements and legacies. With each chapter focusing on a different significant musical, a selection of shows spanning 2010s are analysed and the development and evolution of the genre is explored. Touching on key, hit shows such as SIX, Matilda, Everybody's Talking About Jamie, The Grinning Man and Bend it Like Beckham, each chapter discusses different theatrical elements, from dramaturgy and musicology to reception, and also includes an interview with a practitioner related to each musical, providing in-depth understanding and invaluable practical and industry knowledge. Identifying the intersectionality between industry insight and academic analysis, Contemporary British Musicals: 'Out of the Darkness' challenges the narrative that the British musical is dead : creating a new historiography of the British musical that celebrates the work being created, while providing a manifesto for the future.

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