Monster in Theatre History

<p>Monsters are fragmentary uncertain frightening creatures. What happens when they enter the realm of the theatre?</p><p>The Monster in Theatre History explores the cultural genealogies of monsters as they appear in the recorded history of Western theatre. From the Ancient Greeks to the most cutting-edge new media Michael Chemers focuses on a series of ‘key’ monsters including Frankenstein’s creature werewolves ghosts and vampires to reconsider what monsters in performance might mean to those who witness them.</p><p>This volume builds a clear methodology for engaging with theatrical monsters of all kinds providing a much-needed guidebook to this fascinating hinterland.</p>