Russian Futurist Theatre: Theory and Practice

by Robert Leach

Book Overview

A study of a key modernist form, its theory, practice and legacy
What do we know today about the theatrical ferment caused by the scandalous group of Russian writers, artists, musicians and theatre makers who called themselves 'Futurists'? What can we learn from their iconoclastic and exciting theatre works?
Underpinned by theoretical writings, manifestoes and demonstrations, Russian Futurist Theatre explores one of the most...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1474402445
• ISBN13: 9781474402446
• Release Date: April 2018
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.4"