Pioneering Theatre-in-the-Round
The Victoria Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent, 1962-1986
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2026
Methuen Drama (Verlag)
978-1-350-44796-7 (ISBN)
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A comprehensive examination into the Victoria Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent, under its then director Peter Cheeseman, this book provides the first detailed history of a theatre-in-the-round.
Offering a comprehensive examination into the Victoria Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent under its then director Peter Cheeseman, this book provides the first detailed history of a theatre-in-the-round and demonstrates its profound influence on the careers of prominent actors, directors and writers throughout the UK.
As the longest serving director of a regional theatre and creator of verbatim theatre, Peter Cheeseman’s contribution to the arts is undeniable. He was a pioneering director, having been described as ‘the most influential practitioner of theatre-in-the-round’, and yet his contribution has not received the attention it warrants. This book offers a comprehensive critical history of Cheeseman’s work at the Victoria Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent, and of the establishment of Europe’s first theatre-in-the-round in the industrial region of 1960s Staffordshire.
Offering an initial explanation of the formative years of the theatre under Cheeseman, right up until the establishment of the New Vic in 1986, Pioneering Theatre-in-the-Round provides a fascinating insight into the importance of the work that took place under Cheeseman’s direction. It addresses his innovation of the documentary style, and the theatre’s commitment to its regional audience, as well as its development of new writers and theatre for children. The book also offers a detailed exploration of the building of Europe’s first permanent theatre-in-the round, the New Vic. Drawing on largely untouched archival resources and original interview material, the book recovers Cheeseman's significance, the formation of theatre-in-the-round at the Victoria Theatre, and highlights the significance of work taking place in theatres outside London during the period 1962-1986.
Offering a comprehensive examination into the Victoria Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent under its then director Peter Cheeseman, this book provides the first detailed history of a theatre-in-the-round and demonstrates its profound influence on the careers of prominent actors, directors and writers throughout the UK.
As the longest serving director of a regional theatre and creator of verbatim theatre, Peter Cheeseman’s contribution to the arts is undeniable. He was a pioneering director, having been described as ‘the most influential practitioner of theatre-in-the-round’, and yet his contribution has not received the attention it warrants. This book offers a comprehensive critical history of Cheeseman’s work at the Victoria Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent, and of the establishment of Europe’s first theatre-in-the-round in the industrial region of 1960s Staffordshire.
Offering an initial explanation of the formative years of the theatre under Cheeseman, right up until the establishment of the New Vic in 1986, Pioneering Theatre-in-the-Round provides a fascinating insight into the importance of the work that took place under Cheeseman’s direction. It addresses his innovation of the documentary style, and the theatre’s commitment to its regional audience, as well as its development of new writers and theatre for children. The book also offers a detailed exploration of the building of Europe’s first permanent theatre-in-the round, the New Vic. Drawing on largely untouched archival resources and original interview material, the book recovers Cheeseman's significance, the formation of theatre-in-the-round at the Victoria Theatre, and highlights the significance of work taking place in theatres outside London during the period 1962-1986.
Rachel Walker is an independent theatre historian, working as a teacher, archivist, exhibition curator and researcher. She has a doctorate funded by the White Rose College of the Arts and Humanities, from the University of Sheffield, UK.
List of Illustrations
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1: Studio Theatre Finds a Home
Chapter 2: The Vic Company
Chapter 3: New Writing
Chapter 4: Children’s Theatre
Chapter 5: Development of the Documentary Style
Chapter 6: Building Europe’s First Permanent Theatre-in-the-Round
Conclusion
Notes
References
Index
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 2.4.2026 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Cultural Histories of Theatre and Performance |
| Mitarbeit |
Herausgeber (Serie): Bruce McConachie, Claire Cochrane |
| Zusatzinfo | 15 bw illus |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 234 mm |
| Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Theater / Ballett |
| Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Kulturgeschichte | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-350-44796-X / 135044796X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-350-44796-7 / 9781350447967 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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