Theatre in Scotland by Joyce Mcmillan

Theatre in Scotland by Joyce Mcmillan

A panoramic history of modern Scottish theatre, reported from the frontline by Scotland's leading drama critic.

'A superb collection… it is McMillan's impassioned ability to contextualise the work which makes this book of interest to those who wish to read about theatre but also contemporary political history'

* Drama Magazine *

'A wonderful book… a work of historical, sociological and political as well as artistic relevance, and also one which is hugely enjoyable… what most shines through these pages is McMillan’s spirit: erudite, curious, generous and with a blood-pumping passion for democracy and the value of theatre'

* Bella Caledonia *

'A very valuable resource indeed… [an] important book, as well as an invaluable reference work and a jolly good read'

* The Herald *

'A stimulating and excellent work which covers the decades when McMillan had the joy – her word – to cover Scottish theatre in what is the most exhilarating and fruitful period in its history… a work on Scottish theatre’s past which is of value for today and tomorrow'

* Scottish Review of Books *

'Our most essential voice on the artform and its relationship to our social and political landscape… an expertly edited compilation'

* The Skinny *

'Fascinating.. a detailed and eclectic picture of how Scottish theatre, and indeed, Scottish life has changed and developed over three decades'

* The Stage *

'A worthy and most enjoyable collection'

* British Theatre Guide *

'An extraordinary range… a thoroughly uplifting collection, reinforcing the reputation of a cultural gatekeeper but more importantly celebrating Scottish theatre... vital to anyone seeking to understand Scotland’s cultural life in the last 30 years'

* AllEdinburghTheatre.com *

Joyce McMillan is theatre critic of The Scotsman, and also writes a political and social commentary column for the paper. She has been a political and arts columnist, theatre critic and broadcaster for more than thirty years, living in Edinburgh and working for various Scottish and London-based newspapers. She also broadcasts regularly, mainly on BBC Radio Scotland and Radio 4, and has been involved in Scottish and European campaigns for democracy and human rights. Her history of the first twenty-five years of the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, was published in 1988, and in 2003, along with other critics, she helped launch the Critics’ Awards for Theatre in Scotland, now an annual event.

Philip Howard is a director and dramaturg. A former Artistic Director of the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, he is a director of Pearlfisher, Scotland’s touring new-writing and talent-development company. For Nick Hern Books he is the editor of Scotland Plays and Scottish Shorts.

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ISBN 13	9781848422926
ISBN 10	184842292X
Title	Theatre in Scotland
Author	Joyce Mcmillan
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Nick Hern Books
Year published	2016-06-30
Number of pages	432
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.