Synopsis:

"Theatre & the City" is a short and compelling exploration of the relationship between theatre, performance and the city. This is one of the first titles in a vibrant and eye-catching new series of 'short, sharp, shots' for theatre students. The city is a hot topic in Theatre and Performance Studies. Jen Harvie is at the cutting edge of research in this area, exploring both theatre and the city's material conditions and their performative potentials. How do power dynamics, ideologies and identity play out in relations between theatre and the city? Evaluating material conditions such as architecture and performative practices such as urban activism, Harvie argues both contribute to understanding the complex economies and ecologies of theatre and performance in an increasingly urbanized world.