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Johnson, Paul (2006) Quantum Performance: Scientific Discourse in the Analysis of the Work of Contemporary British Theatre Practitioners. PhD thesis, Coventry University in collaboration with University of Worcester.
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Abstract
The scientific developments made during the twentieth century have provoked a profound re-conceptualisation of the nature of reality. Quantum mechanics in particular has produced a spectacular paradigm shift, the philosophical implications of which are still being debated and explored. This thesis explores these implications in terms of developing a framework for the analysis of live performance through three conceptual categories: identity, observation and play. Though there has been some recent theatre work, notably Copenhagen and Hapgood, that engage explicitly with quantum mechanics in terms of form and content, these performances are not the focus of this study, rather the scientific material is used to engage with a range of performance practice.
| Item Type: | Thesis (PhD) |
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| Additional Information: | The full-text cannot be supplied for this item. Please check availability with your local library or Interlibrary Requests Service. |
| Uncontrolled Discrete Keywords: | quantum mechanics, science, British, theatre, theater, drama, performance, women, directors, directing |
| Subjects: | Q Science > Q Science (General) H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) |
| Divisions: | College of Arts, Humanities and Education > School of Arts |
| Depositing User: | Deborah Offen |
| Date Deposited: | 14 Mar 2008 14:23 |
| Last Modified: | 17 Jun 2020 16:49 |
| URI: | https://eprints.worc.ac.uk/id/eprint/353 |
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