The Argumentative Theatre of Joe Penhall

by William C. Boles

Of the many dynamic, young playwrights to be associated with the "In-Yer-Face" burst of creative talent on the British stage in the mid-1990s, Joe Penhall has challenged Britain's status quo the most. Penhall believes his plays should constantly provoke and enrage not only the institutions he targets, but also his audience. This critical book discusses the argumentative nature of Penhall's plays, while also placing them within the context of contemporary...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786459492
• ISBN13: 9780786459490
• Release Date: April 2011
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 209 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher