Dramatist, poet, novelist, and journalist Matei Visniec, born in Romania and living in France since seeking political asylum in 1987, has been one of the most trenchant voices of Europe, condemning the atrocities of totalitarianism as well as excesses of consumer culture. This first anthology of his dramatic work made available in English collects seven of his most impressive and outspoken plays. How to Explain the History of Communism to Mental Patients is the central piece of the collection and is a satire of Stalinism that unmasks limitless political power, the fascination with...
Dramatist, poet, novelist, and journalist Matei Visniec, born in Romania and living in France since seeking political asylum in 1987, has been one of ...
Widely considered one of the most innovative voices in Hungarian theater, Andras Visky has enjoyed growing audiences and increased critical acclaim over the last fifteen years. Nonetheless, his plays have yet to reach an English-language audience. This volume, edited by Jozefina Komporaly, begins to correct this by bringing together a translated collection of Visky s work. The book includes the first English-language anthology of Visky s best known plays Juliet, I Killed My Mother, and Porn as well as critical analysis and an exploration of Visky s Barrack...
Widely considered one of the most innovative voices in Hungarian theater, Andras Visky has enjoyed growing audiences and increased critical acclaim ov...
This book examines the radical reinterpretation of precursor texts and prompts as an innovative form of adaptation for the stage. This volume considers a range of case studies, from the work of Alexandru Tocilescu to Rimini Protokoll, and is vital reading for those interested in adaptation studies and forms of contemporary theatre practice.
This book examines the radical reinterpretation of precursor texts and prompts as an innovative form of adaptation for the stage. This volume consider...