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Dateline:
5th January, 2010
STR 2010 Lecture Programme
The Society for Theatre Research has announced its lecture programme
through to May, 2010.
In addition to 'Pyramus, You Begin', a talk by Greg Doran which
we have already mentioned, the programme
includes:
Singing, Dancing Subordinate Boys: the Male Chorus in West
End Revue and Musical Comedy
16 February 2010, 7.30pm.
Presented by Dr David Lawrence
While a great deal has been written about chorus girls, far less has
appeared regarding chorus boys. This lecture attempts to redress the
balance by discussing the delights and difficulties of being a West
End chorus boy in the early twentieth century C.1900 – 1936.
James Winston & the Theatric Tourist An Unfinished Symphony
10 March 2010, 7.30pm.
Presented by Dr David Wilmore
David Wilmore is currently researching the James Winston papers which
specifically relate to the unfinished Theatric Tourist. This lecture
will provide an opportunity for members to see the many images that
have been scattered around the world; in Harvard, Sydney, Birmingham
- to mention but a few.
Changing Your Nation and Changing Your Station: the Playwright's
Relationship to Heritage, Representation and Legacy
22 March 2010, 7.30pm.
Discussion between Kwame Kwei-Armah, Michael Bhim and Dr Deirdre Osborne
This discussion will focus upon the transformations of perception
wrought by 'changing your nation and changing your station,' which
draws on history, the present and the reception abroad of contemporary
dramatists and the ways in which they seek to project their work beyond
the UK.
NB. This event takes place at the National Theatre Archive, NT Studio
83-101 The Cut London SE1 8LL.
Stephen Joseph versus the Establishment
20 April 2010, 7.30pm.
Presented by Paul Elsam
The Pat Forster Memorial Lecture. The focus for this lecture will
be theatre manager Stephen Joseph's relationship with 'the Establishment'
during his adult life within British professional theatre. Drawing
on fresh archival and oral history research, Paul Elsam will be examining
public and private disagreements between Joseph and members of the
so-called Establishment.
The Annual Address will be held on 18 May 2010 at 8.15pm and
will be presented by Nicholas de Jongh
Nicholas de Jongh retired in 2009 from the post of chief theatre critic
for the London Evening Standard, a position which he had held since
1991. As he has never been one to mince his words, a lively and controversial
evening in his company can be expected!
All events – except the Changing Your Nation discussion
on 22 March (indicated above) - are usually held at the Art Workers'
Guild, 6 Queen's Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1N 3AT. No prior booking
is required and refreshments will be available. For full programme details,
please visit the Society’s website at www.str.org.uk.
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