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C/LI/109. Dissertation. The impact of the artists in Diaghilev's Ballet Russes company
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- 8350
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- 2011
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This dissertation examines the impact that the artists had in Diaghilev’s Ballet Russes company. The study aims to understand the economic, social, cultural and political situation in Russia influencing the appearance of the Ballets Russes, to explore the history the Ballets Russes Company, to explore the significant participants in the Ballets Russes Company, to explore the spread of the Ballets Russes Company, and to determine the legacy of the Ballets Russes Company. The dissertation splits these objectives into chapters in the dissertation, and evaluates each in detail.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Diaghilev’s Ballet, Russia, Ballets Russes Company!,
S/LI/565. Harold Pinter's Plays 4 and stage directions
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- 2011
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This paper analyses Harold Pinter’s Plays 4 in the reference to dramatic critical theories. The paper pays particular focus on the use of stage directions, and examines a variety of other theorist’s views on Pinter.
KEYWORDS: Harold Pinter, Plays 4, stage directions!,
S/LI/538. A performance project concept based on time
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- 2550
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- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
This paper presents an evaluation of a concept for a performance project that focuses on time. The paper begins by presenting a variety of theories that relate to time in order to contextualise the concept. The different opinions and views on time are examined, and the paper then discusses the way in which the performance will be directed in relation to the theory presented.
KEYWORDS: Concept, performance, time,
S/LI/482. The relationship between sexual desire and historical change in “In the Shadow of the Glen” and “The Playboy of the Western World”
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- 1500
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- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
This paper examines the relationship between sexual desire and historical change in the plays In the Shadow of the Glen and The Playboy of the Western World by John Millington Synge. The paper examines the relevance of society and discusses how it affects the narrative and public reception of the plays.
KEYWORDS: Sexual desire, historical change, In the Shadow of the Glen, The Playboy of the Western World, John Millington Synge,
S/LI/482. The relationship between sexual desire and historical change in “In the Shadow of the Glen” and “The Playboy of the Western World”
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- 1500
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
This paper examines the relationship between sexual desire and historical change in the plays In the Shadow of the Glen and The Playboy of the Western World by John Millington Synge. The paper examines the relevance of society and discusses how it affects the narrative and public reception of the plays.
KEYWORDS: Sexual desire, historical change, In the Shadow of the Glen, The Playboy of the Western World, John Millington Synge,
C/LI/41. Theme of protest in ‘Antigone' by Sophocles and ‘Antigone' by Anouilh
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- 1050
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines the ancient Greek play ‘Antigone’ by Sophocles and its modern French version by Anouilh. The character of Antigone in both plays is analysed exploring the theme of protest and arguing what the heroine is protesting against.
KEYWORDS: Antigone, Sophocles, Anouilh, tragedy, protest,
S/LI/384. Beckett's 'Waiting for Godot' and Absurd Theatre
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- 5200
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- 2009
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The paper addresses the theme of loneliness and alienation in Samuel Beckett's ‘Waiting for Godot' discussing individual's need for another individual, the phenomenon of waiting, the suffering related to uncertainty, disillusionment and lack of communication, etc. The Theatre of the Absurd is discussed highlighting its distinctive features.
KEYWORDS: Beckett, Waiting for Godot, Absurd Theatre,
S/LI/382. Analysis of ‘The Love of the Nightingale' by Wertenbaker
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- 4600
- DATE:
- 2009
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The paper looks at Wertenbaker's play ‘The Love of the Nightingale' bases on Ovid's story of Philomele. The modern play and the Acient Greek myth are compared arguing that ‘The Love of the Nightingale' is a ‘play-within-a play', drawing parallels between both texts, and discussing the themes of power, betrayal and loyalty.
KEYWORDS: The Love of the Nightingale, Wertenbaker, Greek myth, Ovid, Philomele,
S/LI/370. Royal Court Theatre and English Stage Company: new form of expression or a challenge to political orthodoxy?
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- 3200
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper looks into the history and philosophy of the Royal Court Theatre and the English Stage Company (ESC) formed in the 1950s, discussing their social and political manifestations within the plays' context, presenting the cultural profile of the period, and commenting on the aim of ESC to appeal to the new audience tired of the ideology of the past. The productions of ESC are described focusing on the play “Saved” by Edward Bond and evaluating its impact on the public and authorities arguing whether it was a shift in theatre expression or a form of protest against the establishment.
KEYWORDS: Royal Court Theatre, English Stage Company, ESC, new ideology, protest, theatrical expression, : new form of expression or a challenge to political orthodoxy?,
S/LI/369. Why does the heroine kill herself in Strindberg's “Miss Julie”?
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- 1600
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- 2009
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper analyses the naturalistic play “Miss Julie” by Johan Strindberg discussing the causes of the protagonist's suicide rooted in the fear of her own selfish actions and irrational behaviour, the sense of aristocratic honour, and the impact of external pressures on her state of mind.
KEYWORDS: Strindberg, Miss Julie, suicide,
S/LI/368. What is the significance of ‘theatricality' for our understanding of the modern self?
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- 3200
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- 2009
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines the concept of “modern self” arguing that in the contemporary world appearances are getting manipulated and deceptive. The paper reflects on whether theatricality helps to create our “real” self, or contributes to the creation of unnatural identity. The causes and implications of wearing social masks are discussed in the historical context with references to philosophers' and authors' opinions.
KEYWORDS: Modern self, theatricality, social masks, unnatural identity,
S/LI/367. Analysis of “Stuff Happens” by David Hare: features of documentary theatre
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- 3100
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper analyses the play “Stuff Happens” by David Hare devoted to the events in Iraq, staged by the National Theatre. The production is discussed in the theatrical, historical and cultural context with the attempt to reconstruct the documentary materials the play is based on. The work of the actors playing George Bush, Condoleezza Rice, Tony Blaire, Colin Powell, etc. is analyzed arguing whether the production remains unbiased, the staging and design of the production are described.
KEYWORDS: Stuff Happens, David Hare, National Theatre, George Bush, Tony Blaire,
S/LI/266. How Craig and Appia reformed setting, space and light at the turn of the 19th century with their theories and ideas
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- 0
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- 18 Slides
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- 2008
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- 19.99 GBP
This PowerPoint presentation offers examination of the theory and creative work of the Swiss architect Adolphe Appia and the English scene designer Edward Gordon Craig summing up the influences that effected their creativity, and discussing the key features of their creations.
KEYWORDS: Theatre, innovative, Apia, Craig, architect, designer,
S/LI/299. All under one hot roof: How can the themes of 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' be seen to develop in relation to the plays staging?
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- 2100
- DATE:
- 2008
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper analyses the themes of sexuality, isolation and mendacity in the play by Tennessee Williams 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' discussing the ways of portraying the characters' sexuality, untruthfulness and the feeling of claustrophobia through symbols, dialogues and the attributes of the fictional space.
KEYWORDS: Tennessee Williams, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, sexuality, claustrophobia,
S/P/355. In Huis Clos, how do objects contribute to the construction of hell?
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- 1700
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- 2008
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper analyses Jean-Paul Sartre's existentialist drama 'Huis Clos' describing the general features of the existentialist movement and Sartre's philosophy of 'being-for-itself' and 'nothingness' reflected in his play.
KEYWORDS: Sartre, existentialist, Huis Clos,
S/LI/265. Strindberg, Misogyny and Miss Julie
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- 2000
- DATE:
- 2007
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the feminist theatre of the 1970s looking at women's participation in theatrical performances and discussing women's position in Britain from the historic perspective. A play by Johan August Strindberg Miss Julie is analysed focusing on the main character, discussing the playwright's attitude towards women and making references to the theories of Darwin, Freud, etc.
KEYWORDS: li, strindberg, misogyny, miss, julie,
S/LI/188. What makes plays endure?
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- 1500
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- 2007
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines the social context around the theatre seeking to understand why a play remains relevant to an audience long after it was written. Long-lived plays of Shakespeare and the plays of John Osborn, Arthur Miller, etc. are analysed.
KEYWORDS: Theatre, plays, Shakespeare, Osborn, Miller,
S/LI/205. Consider the role played by contradiction in Brecht's performance theories
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- 2000
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- 2007
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper analyses the dialectical principles of the Brecht theatre examining the role of contradiction in his performance theory. Brecht's ideas about human identity are analysed, the reactions of the audience to his theatrical contradictions are discussed.
KEYWORDS: Brecht, contradiction,
S/LI/216. A genuinely post-modern work forces us to recognise that reality is something other than our formulations of it, and that those formulations are therefore constructs (Jean-Fran?ois Lyotard). Investigate and interrogate the urge in performance
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- 5200
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- 2007
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The paper examines the concept of post-modernism from the perspective of its pluralistic approach to reality. The study offers a review of literature on the perceptions of reality and the nature of the unconscious applying the theory to the performance style of Robert Wilson's theatre 'The Wooster Group' and analysing his methods of creating 'parallel reality' by juxtaposing dreams and realistic material.
KEYWORDS: Postmodern, post-modern, Wooster Group, Robert Wilson, theatre, reality, dream, hallu,
S/LI/217. Post-structuralism in Caryl Churchill's plays
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- 3000
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- 2007
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines the reflections of post-structuralism in Caryl Churchill's theatre focusing on the paradoxical and non-realistic nature of her plays and discussing her use of deconstruction, repetition, montage, etc.
KEYWORDS: Post-structuralism, Caryl Churchill,
S/LI/219. Artaud's writings offer a series of key theatrical principles around which many contemporary physical theatre companies have based their work. Examine in detail one or two works that you have seen identifying the importance of Artaudian practice
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- 2200
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- 2007
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The paper examines the ideas of Artaud about the 'ritual theatre' discussing their influence on stage and sound effects, performance techniques, costumes, etc. The staging of 'Islands in the Stream' by Derevo is analysed.
KEYWORDS: Artaud, theatre, ritual, Derevo, Islands in the Stream,
S/LI/220. How does the use of live technologies in theatrical performance comment on our own positioning in a post-industrial technologically based society? How does this in turn exemplify some of the concerns of the postmodernists?
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- 2007
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The paper examines the use of media technology in post-modern theatre to provide the fusion of film, sounds, video art, etc. Opinions of theatre critics are reviewed, examples of using mixed media in stage performances are analysed focusing on the plays by Laurie Anderson.
KEYWORDS: Postmodern, theatre, Laurie Anderson, media technology,
S/LI/221. 'The Tempest' is a play about power. With particular reference to Act 1 - Scene 2, explore how Shakespeare presents power in 'The Tempest'
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- 1800
- DATE:
- 2007
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper analyses the symbols of power used by Shakespeare in his play The Tempest discussing the effects of noises and sounds, retelling the plot of the play, and commenting on the representations of magic.
KEYWORDS: Shakespeare, The Tempest, symbol, power,
S/LI/230. The Essence of Black Theatre
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- 610
- DATE:
- 2007
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- 9.99 GBP
The paper examines the racial themes of suffering and unrest in Odette Bonner's play The Purple Flower and Adrienne Kennedy's play Funnyhouse of a Negro discussing the features of the African American theatre.
KEYWORDS: Black, African American, theatre,
S/LI/231. Race Propaganda: Useful or not?
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- 890
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- 2007
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- 9.99 GBP
The paper examines the theme of racial protest in Baraka's play 'Dutchman' and Grimke's play 'Rachel'. The portrayals of the white and the black characters are compared.
KEYWORDS: Black, white, racial, theatre,
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