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This book explores an under-researched body of work from the early decades of the twentieth century, connecting plays, performances and practitioners together in dynamic dialogues. Moving across national, generational and social borders, the book reads experiments in Britain during this period alongside theatrical innovations overseas.

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Acknowledgements A Note about Illustrations Introduction: a British Theatrical Avant-Garde Structure: The Fragmented and Episodic Staging: Platforms and Constructions Language: Disturbing Words Character: The Screaming Man and the Talking Feet Crossing Genres: Movement and Music Conclusion: A British Theatrical Avant-Garde? Notes Bibliography Index

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´...a useful intervention into both British theatre histories and those of the (predominantly European) avant garde... a must-read.´ - Maggie B. Gale, NTQ

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CLAIRE WARDEN joined the University of Lincoln, UK, as a Lecturer in Drama in 2010 after completing her postdoctoral study at the University of Edinburgh, UK.

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