In this cutting-edge text, Trish Reid offers a concise overview of the shifting roles of theatre and theatricality in Scottish culture. She asks important questions about the relationship between Scottish theatre, history and identity, and celebrates the recent emergence of a generation of internationally successful Scottish playwrights.

Provides a provocative and accessible way into the role of theatre in Scottish culture
Theatre & is a successful and established series, with an excellent reputation
The series editors Jen Harvie and Dan Rebellato are cutting-edge scholars, both with a high profile in the field and strong international connections

Autorentext

TRISH REID is Deputy Head of the School of Performance and Screen Studies at Kingston University, UK.

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Series Editors' PrefaceForeword by Anthony Neilson.- Introduction: Histories and Myths.- Performing Scottishness.- Practices: Popular and Political.- Engagements: National and International.- Identities: Fixed and Fluid.- Conclusion.- Further Reading.- Acknowledgements.