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Certain Fragments is an extraordinary exploration of what lies at the heart of contemporary theatre. Written by the artistic director of Forced Entertainment, acknowledged to be 'Britain's most brilliant experimental theatre company'(The Guardian), Certain Fragments investigates the processes of creating performance, the role of writing in an interdisciplinary theatre, and the influence of the city on contemporary art practice. Tim Etchells' unique and provocative voice shifts from intimate anecdote to critical analysis and back again. As in his theatre-making, Etchells disrupts traditional notions of creative, academic and intellectual work. The book is an exciting and radical fusion of story-telling and criticism. It also makes available for the first time, four seminal Forced Entertainment texts by Etchells.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #170939 in Books
• Published on: 1999-04-08
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 228 pages

Synopsis
Certain Fragments is an extraordinary exploration of what lies at the heart of contemporary theatre. Written by the artistic director of Forced Entertainment, acknowledged to be 'Britain's most brilliant experimental theatre company' ( Guardian ), Certain Fragments investigates the processes of devising performance, the role of writing in an interdisciplinary theatre, and the influence of the city on contemporary art practice. Tim Etchells' unique and provocative voice shifts from intimate anecdote to critical analysis and back again. And as in his theatre-making so in his book: with Certain Fragments Etchells disrupts traditional notions of creative, academic and intellectual work. The book is an exciting and radical fusion of story-telling and criticism. It also makes avaliable for the first time, four seminal Forced Entertainment texts by Etchells.

Customer Reviews

If you like Forced Entertainment this is a must
This book offers the reader a catalogue of information on the past and present of one of the most innovative contemporary theatre company's since the mid eighties. Tim Etchells draws you in to the thoughts and processes behind the often unusual and strange performances the company produce. Discussing the effects of living in Sheffield, in a post-modern consumer based society. It won't be the easiest read you have ever had, but you will finish each chapter feeling as though you have gained some insight into the company and particularly its director and writer Tim Etchells. If you are studying the company or contemporary theatre in general this book should be on your bibliography.