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Theatre for the Young

  • Textbook
  • © 1990

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Authors:
  1. Alan England

    1. Division of Education, University of Sheffield, UK

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Part of the book series: Modern Dramatists (MD)

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. Definitions and Principles

    • Alan England
    Pages 1-15

  3. History and Evolution

    • Alan England
    Pages 16-33

  4. The Present Scene

    • Alan England
    Pages 34-62

  5. Fantasy in a Traditional Mould

    • Alan England
    Pages 63-122

  6. New Fantasy

    • Alan England
    Pages 123-154

  7. ‘Social Realism’ and Plays Based on Political Issues

    • Alan England
    Pages 155-190

  8. ‘Social Realism’ and Plays Based on other Issues

    • Alan England
    Pages 191-220

  9. Postscript

    • Alan England
    Pages 221-228

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 229-243
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About this book

This book looks at the range of stage plays for young people written and produced in Great Britain by adult professionals. Believing that a play should be judged in the context of a performance, the author has devoted a large part of the book to an account of particular events and attempted to identify those factors which affect the nature and quality of the artefact. He argues that Young People's Theatre is a cultural phenomenon which is both continuous with and distinct from adult theatre. Despite the sometimes utilitarian preoccupations of both 'entertainers' and 'educators', it boasts respectable artistic achievements of its own.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Division of Education, University of Sheffield, UK

    Alan England

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