Performance in Place of War
Notes
The book looks at theatre and performances that often occur quite literally as bombs are falling, as well as during times of ceasefire and in the aftermath of hostilities. Includes interviews with artists, short play extracts, and photographs.
Part of the Study Room Guide on Live Art and Displacement (P3107).
| Artist / Author | James Thompson, Jenny Hughes and Michael Balfour |
|---|---|
| Publisher | University of Chicago Press |
| ISBN | 978-1906497149 |
| Reference | P3134 |
| Date | 2009 |
| Type | Publication |
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