THEA0228A-F10
ContemporaryBritishPlaywrights
Contemporary British Playwrights
This course will explore Great Britain's controversial theatrical movement, beginning in the late sixties, which came to be known as "The Fringe." Plays by David Hare, Howard Brenton, Stephan Poliakoff, Howard Barker, David Edgar, Caryl Churchill, Snoo Wilson, Trevor Griffiths, and others will be discussed. Particular focus will be on the plays' dramaturgical and theatrical values, as well as their impact on the overall development of the Fringe theatre movement and its influence on the more traditional theatrical establishment. (Formerly THEA/ENGL 0228) 3 hrs. lect.
This course will explore Great Britain's controversial theatrical movement, beginning in the late sixties, which came to be known as "The Fringe." Plays by David Hare, Howard Brenton, Stephan Poliakoff, Howard Barker, David Edgar, Caryl Churchill, Snoo Wilson, Trevor Griffiths, and others will be discussed. Particular focus will be on the plays' dramaturgical and theatrical values, as well as their impact on the overall development of the Fringe theatre movement and its influence on the more traditional theatrical establishment. (Formerly THEA/ENGL 0228) 3 hrs. lect.
- Term:
- Fall 2010
- Location:
- Warner Hall 207(WNS 207)
- Schedule:
- 11:00am-12:15pm on Tuesday, Thursday (Sep 6, 2010 to Dec 3, 2010)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Richard Romagnoli
- Subject:
- Theatre
- Department:
- Theatre
- Division:
- Arts
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- ART EUR LIT
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- ENAM0228A-F10
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92706
- Subject Code:
- THEA
- Course Number:
- 0228
- Section Identifier:
- A