A vibrant introduction to theatre that engages with stories, conditions and experiences of migration. Arguing that migration is crucially about encounters with foreignness, Emma Cox traces international histories of migration and considers key issues in contemporary performance - from Cape Town and Melbourne, to London and Toronto.

Follow Joseph Stewart through his experiences in the American Civil War, particularly during one of the lesser-known battles—the Battle of Five Forks. In that battle, he became a hero for the Union Army, crossing paths with Confederate soldier Thomas Hurst in a moment that determined the victorious force. After the war, they coincidentally meet again. One is a recognized war hero, while the other is rebuilding his life post-war. Despite their past, they find themselves sharing similar succ...

One of the late twentieth century’s most celebrated and influential public intellectuals, Edward W. Said was also a critic of astonishing range. This book presents his insightful and elegant analyses of four major operas—originally delivered as the Empson Lectures at Cambridge University in 1997—showcasing the power of Said’s critical acumen to unsettle canonical interpretations.In close readings of Mozart’s Così fan tutte, Beethoven’s Fidelio, Berlioz’s Les T...

Through interviews and descriptions of methodology, Breaking the Rules captures the essence of major works by the internationally acclaimed avant-garde company.