A book about theatricality and spectatorship in the early twenty-first century. In a wide-ranging analysis that draws upon theatrical, visual and philosophical approaches, it asks how spectators and audiences negotiate the complexities and challenges of contemporary experimental performance arts.

A two DVD set exploring both Fabre’s stage and visual art output. This item can be found in the locked glass cabinet.

On the occasion of a major exhibition, performance, and film premiere, this book considers Matthew Barney's epic seven-year project, an odyssey of death and its mythologies. The book also includes contributions by Jonathan Bepler, Homi K. Bhabha, Hilton Als, as well as facsimiles of the playbills produced for the related live performances.

Comprehensive monograph on artist Rose English’s 40-year career to date, including legendary site-specific performances and large-scale spectaculars.

This item is part of the ‘Glimpses of before: 1970s UK Performance Art’ Study Room Guide by Helena Goldwater (P2497)

Rolf and Heidi Abderhalden of Mapa Teatro direct the Ópera de Colombia in the ‘The Magic Flute’ by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

photographic documentation and text

film about the life of Robert Wilson

film about the life of pop-opera star Klaus Nomi

An Opera in four acts for ensemble, chorus and soloists. Music & Lyrics: Philip Glass.Design & Direction: Robert Wilson. Performed by The Philip Glass Ensemble. Spoken text: Lucinda Childs, Gregory Dolbashian, Jasper McGruder, Sheryl Sutton. Recorded January-June 1993 at The Looking Glass Studios, NYC.

Documentation of 1998 performance at the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. Devised and directed by Neil Bartlett. Music by Benjamin Britten. With Toby Spence (tenor).Part of the Neil Bartlett Collection. Donated to the British Library and the Live Art Development Agency Study Room from Neil Bartlett’s personal collection.

Documentation of rehearsal and dress rehearsal.Part of the Neil Bartlett Collection. Donated to the British Library and the Live Art Development Agency Study Room from Neil Bartlett’s personal collection.

LOD is a production house for music and theatre based in Belgium. This DVD includes information on their activitiesand a selection of works by artists who explore the confrontation between music and the scene.