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Simon Murray

    Cet auteur partage d'incroyables expériences de vie en tant qu'aventurier et homme d'affaires. Son parcours, depuis son engagement adolescent dans la Légion Étrangère française où il a côtoyé les dures réalités de la guerre, jusqu'à la direction d'entreprises influentes en Asie du Sud-Est, témoigne de son courage et de sa détermination. Plus tard dans sa vie, il a repoussé ses limites en entreprenant une expédition polaire, devenant la personne la plus âgée à avoir marché sans assistance jusqu'au Pôle Sud. Malgré ces exploits impressionnants, il considère son mariage durable comme sa plus grande réussite.

    Performing Ruins
    Mime into Physical Theatre
    • Mime into Physical Theatre

      A UK Cultural History 1970-2000

      • 280pages
      • 10 heures de lecture

      Exploring the evolution of mime and physical theatre in the UK from the 1970s to 2000, this book examines the interplay of social, political, cultural, artistic, and economic factors that shaped its rise, success, and eventual decline. It provides a comprehensive analysis of how these forces influenced the art form, offering insights into its significance within the broader theatrical landscape.

      Mime into Physical Theatre
    • Performing Ruins

      • 336pages
      • 12 heures de lecture

      Exploring the intersection of performance and decay, the book examines cultural events staged in sites of abandonment across various countries, including the UK and Bosnia Herzegovina. It focuses on modern economic ruins and war-torn landscapes, featuring case studies derived from the author's extensive fieldwork and interviews with artists. The text situates these performances within the broader context of Ruin Studies, analyzing the motivations behind using ruined spaces and the dramaturgical implications of such choices in relation to time, politics, and culture.

      Performing Ruins