This is the first full-length monograph on the history of Dutch mime.

Dutch mime is a vibrant and innovatory branch of contemporary theatre which evolved in the margins of the theatre establishment from the early 1960s, leaving far behind its origins in literal pantomime. Mime in this Dutch tradition challenges the audience’s perception and experience by centring on the bodies and movement of the performers and audience in relation to scenography, time and space. Dutch mime performers and...

Dit is de eerste uitvoerige monografie over de geschiedenis van de Nederlandse mime.

Nederlandse mime is een bruisende en vernieuwende stroming in het hedendaagse theater die zich vanaf begin jaren 1960 in de marges van het theaterestablishment ontwikkelde en al snel brak met het klassieke pantomime idioom. Nederlandse mime is theater waarin de waarneming van het publiek uitgedaagd wordt en de zintuigelijke, fysieke ervaring centraal staat: lichaam en beweging in relatie tot scenografie, tijd...

Theoretical concepts are important in contemporary art practice. The ongoing and fascinating discussion of exactly what role theory should play, and the influence of theory on art practice, are at the heart of this collection. By presenting the seemingly simple question 'Why, what and how theory?' to a range of people who are involved in international art education in the realm of fine art and performing art, this book provides an inventory of current opinions in this area.