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Sierz's fluent, up-to-date new study is further proof that he is one of British theater's leading critics.'
--André Naffis-Sahely,Times Literary Supplement, 6th May, 2011
Sierz's absorbing analysis of theatre from the most recent decade is both informative and entertaining, and the easy style coupled with the author s encyclopedic knowledge inspires interest in all the plays discuss, as well as a desire to seek them out for oneself. --Contemporary Theatre Review
--André Naffis-Sahely,Times Literary Supplement, 6th May, 2011
Sierz's absorbing analysis of theatre from the most recent decade is both informative and entertaining, and the easy style coupled with the author s encyclopedic knowledge inspires interest in all the plays discuss, as well as a desire to seek them out for oneself. --Contemporary Theatre Review
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Sierz's fluent, up-to-date new study is further proof that he is one of British theater's leading critics. Andre Naffis-Sahely, Times Literary Supplement
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As a writer, who has also seen and read many plays, it can be difficult to make sense of the last ten years in terms of locating the heart of contemporary British theatre writing.
In my opinion, ALeks Sierz does just that: he pulls together various strands to make a coherent whole. His book is divided into themes that are in some way (implicitly or explicitly) concerned with national identity - for example, race, class, politics - as he explores a comprehensive range of texts.
First though, he discusses how theatre of the 2000's came into being, what it was kicking against, how successful it has been, how arts grants/cuts have impacted on production, the problems of getting a decent second play out of a writer, how the 'cult of the new' can be both positive and reductive. Reading the author's synopses of so many plays makes me wish some of them were revived - another issue he talks about.
I highly recommend this book - not just for theatre professionals - but for anyone interested in theatre or who wants inspiration for further reading/theatre-going. Sierz has a light touch which is engaging and accessible. Perhaps most important is how he communicates a genuine passion for new writing and shares the thrill of seeing great performances.
In my opinion, ALeks Sierz does just that: he pulls together various strands to make a coherent whole. His book is divided into themes that are in some way (implicitly or explicitly) concerned with national identity - for example, race, class, politics - as he explores a comprehensive range of texts.
First though, he discusses how theatre of the 2000's came into being, what it was kicking against, how successful it has been, how arts grants/cuts have impacted on production, the problems of getting a decent second play out of a writer, how the 'cult of the new' can be both positive and reductive. Reading the author's synopses of so many plays makes me wish some of them were revived - another issue he talks about.
I highly recommend this book - not just for theatre professionals - but for anyone interested in theatre or who wants inspiration for further reading/theatre-going. Sierz has a light touch which is engaging and accessible. Perhaps most important is how he communicates a genuine passion for new writing and shares the thrill of seeing great performances.
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