How to Write About Theatre
How to Write About Theatre by Mark Fisher, published by Bloomsbury Academic on August 27, 2015, is a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in critiquing theatre. This 296-page book addresses the unique challenges faced by critics, whether they are writing for blogs, social media, or academic purposes. Fisher draws on his extensive experience as a national newspaper critic, providing insights into how to effectively celebrate, analyze, and discuss theatrical performances.
In this edition, readers will find practical advice on capturing the essence of a performance and expressing their opinions in an engaging manner. Fisher explores the nuances of theatre criticism, offering lessons from renowned critics and examples from around the globe. The book emphasizes the importance of making writing come alive, ensuring that both seasoned critics and newcomers can enhance their skills in the realm of performing arts.
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What do you do if you find yourself weeping in the stalls? How should you react to Jude Law’s trousers or David Tennant’s hair? Are you prepared to receive toilet paper in the post? What if the show you just damned turns out to be a classic? If you gave it a five-star rave will anyone believe you?
Drawing on his long years of experience as a national newspaper critic, Mark Fisher answers such questions with candour, wit and insight. Learning lessons from history’s leading critics and taking examples from around the world, he gives practical advice about how to celebrate, analyse and discuss this most ephemeral of art forms – and how to make your writing come alive as you do so.
Today, more people than ever are writing about theatre, but whether you’re blogging, tweeting or writing an academic essay, your challenges as a critic remain the same: how to capture a performance in words, how to express your opinions and how to keep the reader entertained. This inspirational book shows you the way to do it.
Foreword by Chris Jones, Chief theater critic, Chicago Tribune
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