Description: Off Nevsky Prospekt by Elena Markova, Kate Cook A study of the diverse theatre studio movement which has flourished in St Petersburg during the 1980s and 1990s. Markova charts their development, from their beginnings as a reaction to the repressive atmosphere of the Soviet period and through the "theatre bacchanalia" of the Perestroika years. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A study of the rich and diverse theatre studio movement which has flourished in St Petersburg during the 1980s and 1990s. Markova charts the development of the theatre studios, from their beginnings as a reaction to the repressive atmosphere of the Soviet period and through the "theatre bacchanalia" of the Perestroika years. She then surveys the scene of the late 1990s, analyzing key productions and interviewing several central figures. Markova also describes how theatre studios have subverted the conventions of the past to create a new dialogue with the changing society from which their audience is drawn. Back Cover Off Nevsky Prospekt is the first study to be published in English of the exceptionally rich and diverse theatre studio movement which has flourished in St Petersburg during the 1980s and 90s. Professor Markova charts the development of the theatre studios - from their beginnings as a reaction to the repressive atmosphere of the Soviet period and through the "theatre bacchanalia" of the Perestroika years. She then surveys todays vibrant scene, with analyses of key productions and interviews with many of the central figures, and describes how theatre studios have subverted the conventions of the past to create a new dialogue with the changing society from which their audience is drawn. Author Biography Elena Markova, Kate Cook Table of Contents Introduction to the series List of Plates 1. Before we turn off Nevsky Prospekt (In lieu of an introduction) 2. Never lie to yourself 3. A stranger among my own people 4. Why is everything always so hard for us all? 5. A youth rehabilitation centre 6. An ecological niche 7. Theatre of dreams 8. Private life in the show genre 9. In search of the fire to make the omelette 10. Entry by love only 11. Derevo: the Tree and its roots 12. Diklon flickers on 13. What we have we dont measure, when we lose it we cry 14. Postscript Index Details ISBN905702134X Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Series Russian Theatre Archive Translator Kate Cook ISBN-10 905702134X ISBN-13 9789057021343 Format Hardcover Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from Russian DEWEY 792.094721 Illustrations 29 b&w illustrations Author Kate Cook Edition 1st Year 1998 Short Title OFF NEVSKY PROSPEKT Language English Media Book Pages 126 Publication Date 1998-09-16 Subtitle St Petersburgs Theatre Studios in the 1980s and 1990s DOI 10.1604/9789057021343 AU Release Date 1998-09-16 NZ Release Date 1998-09-16 UK Release Date 1998-09-16 Alternative 9789057021350 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159418429;
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Book Title: Off Nevsky Prospekt: St Petersburg's Theatre Studios in the 1980s and 1990s
Item Height: 229mm
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Author: Elena Markova
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publication Year: 1998
Item Weight: 249g
Number of Pages: 126 Pages
