How to write about theatre / Mark Fisher ; foreword by Chris Jones.
| Author/creator | Fisher, Mark, 1964- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | London : Bloomsbury Methuen Drama, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2015. |
| Description | xiii, 280 pages ; 20 cm |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | Title from cover: How to write about theatre, a manual for critics, students and bloggers |
| Contents | How to learn from critics of the past -- How to take on different critical styles -- How to write for your readers -- How to do your research -- How to find your voice -- How to write the first sentence -- How to structure a review -- How to write in the moment -- How to write opinions -- How to give star ratings -- How to write about acting -- How to write about plays -- How to write about the production -- How to write about the audience -- How to write about context -- How to write about emotions -- How to write about your bias -- How to write about culture, society and politics -- How to put everything together. |
| Abstract | "Today, more people than ever are writing about theatre, but whether you're blogging, tweeting or writing an academic essay, the challenges as a critic remain the same: how to capture a performance in words, how to express your opinions, and how to keep the reader entertained. This inspirational book shows you how to go about it and overcome these challenges." -- dust jacket |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN | 147424629X |
| ISBN | 9781474246293 |
| ISBN | 1472520548 |
| ISBN | 9781472520548 |