ABSTRACT

Understanding the theatre space on both the practical and theoretical level is becoming increasingly important to people working in drama, in whatever capacity. Theatre architecture is one of the most vital ingredients of the theatrical experience and one of the least discussed or understood.
In Architecture, Actor and Audience Mackintosh explores the contribution the design of a theatre can make to the theatrical experience, and examines the failings of many modern theatres which despite vigorous defence from the architectural establishment remain unpopular with both audiences and theatre people. A fascinating and provocative book.

chapter |4 pages

Introduction

part |1 pages

Part I History

chapter 1|19 pages

Continuity of character?

chapter 2|15 pages

The innovation of scenic illusion

chapter 3|18 pages

The purifiers of the modern movement

part |1 pages

Part II Today

chapter 4|10 pages

Critics and analysts

chapter 5|7 pages

Film and television

chapter 6|10 pages

Historic theatres and found space

chapter 7|14 pages

Directors and designers

chapter 9|11 pages

Committees, consultants and flexibility

chapter 10|16 pages

Actors and audiences

chapter 11|14 pages

Opera and dance

part |1 pages

Part III Tomorrow

chapter 12|15 pages

Unfolding a mystery