Theatre and Cancer
Published on 17. June 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
X, 86 pages
978-1-352-00646-9 (ISBN)
Description
This incisive and thoughtful new title in the Theatre And series confronts the difficult relationship between theatre and cancer. It explores representations of cancer in fictional worlds and autobiographical performances while also highlighting work that reimagines and reinvigorates the genre of 'Cancer Performance'. Challenging conventional narratives which rely on the binary of tragedy versus survival, Brian Lobel argues for an alternative approach to understanding cancer in relation to theatre. Concise yet thought-provoking, this book is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Theatre, Performance and Disability studies.
Reviews / Votes
A thoughtful and sensitive introduction to a very challenging topic, Lobel's engaging and accessible writing makes this a must-read for students and scholars interested in performance, disability and illness. * Shaun May, University of Kent, UK *More details
Series
Edition
1st ed. 2019
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
112 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-352-00646-9 (9781352006469)
DOI
10.26777/978-1-352-00647-6
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Person
Brian Lobel is a performer and researcher, currently working as Knowledge Exchange Fellow at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, UK. He is a former Reader in Theatre at University of Chichester, UK, and Wellcome Trust Public Engagement Fellow. He has been creating work about cancer, illness and disability for over a decade, touring and working with medical students, doctors, patients groups and the wider public throughout the world.
Content
Cancer And Uncontrollable Growth (of Meaning).- The Arc of Cancer History is (Not So) Long, and Definitely Bends.- Cancer & Commotion.- The First Time's Always Painful: Cancer and Personal Precedent.- Not Your Mother's Illness Drama: Cancer Beyond Sentimentality.- Conclusion.