Dramaturgy: WTF? An introduction to Dramaturgy and the Theatre Dramaturg

Although originating in the dramatic theatre or narrative theatre, dramaturgy is an increasingly useful notion for describing the affective journey an audience goes on while watching a play or performance.

In episode four of What the Theory? I take a look at the meaning and definition of dramaturgy. Developed by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing and Bertolt Brecht, the dramaturgical approach and role of the dramaturg in theatre originated in Germany but has come to be used in American theatre and British theatre too as well as elsewhere around the world.

A few books for those interested in some extra reading...

Dramaturgy and Performance by Cathy Turner and Synne Behrndt: https://he.palgrave.com/page/detail/Dramaturgy-and-Performance/?K=9781137561831

Dramaturgy: A Revolution in Theatre by Mary Luckhurst: http://www.cambridge.org/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=0511138148

The Routledge Companion to Dramaturgy: https://www.routledge.com/The-Routledge-Companion-to-Dramaturgy/Romanska/p/book/9780415658492

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