This fascinating account of the relationship between theatre and time explores how different concepts of time - including linear clock time, the cyclical time of the planets and seasons, the rhythms of the body and individual memories - have impacted on and been reinforced by theatre throughout history, from medieval times to the present day.

A new title in this highly successful and established series of 'short, sharp shots' for Theatre students
David Wiles is a high profile Theatre academic with an internationally outstanding reputation

Autorentext
David Wiles is Professor of Drama at the University of Exeter, UK.

Inhalt
Acknowledgements.- Series Editors' Preface.- 1. What is Time?.- 2. Rhythm 1: Rhythms of the Earth.- 3. Rhythm 2: Rhythms of the Body.- 4. Theatre and Memory.- 5. Clock Time.- Bibliography.- Index.