Jeffery, Heather Margaret (2010). Developing a play: A dance for Leningrad. University of Birmingham. M.Phil.
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Abstract
This thesis play explores the boundaries of the form of Naturalism using dance movement as part of the lingua franca. The play presents a unique view of the life of a Soviet artist during 1941-1955 covering the period of World War Two and the siege of Leningrad. It shows the courage of a gifted ballerina who endures a repressive regime, near starvation, and cultural detente. The play has at its centre the themes of repression, oppression and betrayal, and debates the question of power between the state and the forces of nature.
| Type of Work: | Thesis (Masters by Research > M.Phil.) | ||||||
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| Award Type: | Masters by Research > M.Phil. | ||||||
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| College/Faculty: | Colleges (2008 onwards) > College of Arts & Law | ||||||
| School or Department: | School of English, Drama and American & Canadian Studies, Department of Drama and Theatre Arts | ||||||
| Funders: | None/not applicable | ||||||
| Subjects: | P Language and Literature > PR English literature P Language and Literature > PN Literature (General) > PN2000 Dramatic representation. The Theater |
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| URI: | http://etheses.bham.ac.uk/id/eprint/607 |
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