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Author Reason, Matthew, 1975-

Title The young audience : exploring and enhancing children's experiences of theatre / Matthew Reason.

Publication Info. Stoke-on-Trent : Trentham, 2010.

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Description 1 online resource (xiii, 180 pages) : illustrations
text file
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Cover; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Part One: Contexts and Questions; 1: Theatre for Children and Education ; 2: From Audience Development to Cultural Rights; 3: Quality in Theatre for Children; Part Two: The Theatrical Experience; 4: Researching Children's Lived Experiences of Theatre; 5: Theatrical Illusion and Material Reality; 6: Theatrical Competence; 7: Moral or Metaphorical Engagement; Part Three: Enhancing Engagement; 8: Enhancing Engagement; 9: Drawing on the Experience; 10: Talking abot Theatre; Conclusion: The Audience's Gaze; References; Index.
Summary Children's theatre is thriving and interest grows in its educational, emotional and expressive benefits. But no detailed, reflective research exists on their theatrical perceptions. Using innovative audience research, interviews and contextual analysis, this book uncovers the experiences of children aged 4-11 when attending a dramatic performance.
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Subject Children's theater -- Great Britain.
Children's theater.
Great Britain.
Children's theater.
Theater and children.
Theater and children.
Drama in education -- Great Britain.
Drama in education.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: 9781858564500
ISBN 9781858567716 (electronic book)
1858567718 (electronic book)
1858567718