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	[[Physical theatre]] is the name given to specific form theatrical performance that emphasizes the use of physical movement, as in [[dance]] and [[mime]], for expression and the telling of stories.		[[Physical theatre]] is the name given to specific form theatrical performance that emphasizes the use of physical movement, as in [[dance]] and [[mime]], for expression and the telling of stories.
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		+	The product sometimes also referred to as a '''[[physical drama]]'''

	= Physical theatre as a form =		= Physical theatre as a form =

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	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_theatre		https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_theatre

−	Robyn Sassen. 20165. "[[Physical Theatre]]" in Martin Middeke and Peter Paul Schnierer (editors). 2015. ''The Methuen Drama Guide to Contemporary South African Theatre''. London: Bloomsbury Publishing.	+	[[Robyn Sassen]]. 20165. "[[Physical Theatre]]" in Martin Middeke and Peter Paul Schnierer (editors). 2015. ''The Methuen Drama Guide to Contemporary South African Theatre''. London: Bloomsbury Publishing.

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−	[[Physical theatre]] is the name given to specific form theatrical performance that emphasizes the use of physical movement, as in dance and mime, for expression and the telling of stories.	+	[[Physical theatre]] is the name given to specific form theatrical performance that emphasizes the use of physical movement, as in [[dance]] and [[mime]], for expression and the telling of stories.

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 Numerous platforms have been created to show the work, notably the [[Grahamstown Festival]] and the annual [[Dance Umbrella]].
-Initially, as its prevalence as a form grew, a number of debates arose about what actually constitutes the ''difference'' between [[physical theatre]] and [[theatre]] or [[performance]] in general, but gradually the term was recognized and accepted by most critics, to such an extent that many plays now are termed "physical theatre" simply because they employ certain kinetic elements, even though they may not actually have been conceived withing the physical theatre framework.
+Initially, as its prevalence as a form grew, a number of interesting yet futile debates arose about what actually constitutes the ''difference'' between [[physical theatre]] and [[theatre]] or [[performance]] in general. Gradually however the term was recognized and accepted by most critics, to such an extent that many plays are now termed "physical theatre" simply because they rather prominently employ kinetic elements, even though they may not actually have been conceived withing the physical theatre framework.
 == Courses ==
-While it is generally believed to have been initiated at [[Rhodes University]] under the guidance of [[Gary Gordon]], physical theatre is now taught as a form in most Drama Departments in the country.
+While it is generally believed to have been initiated at [[Rhodes University]] under the guidance of [[Gary Gordon]], physical theatre is now taught as a form in most Drama Departments in the country and forms part of the training of most of the younger generation of performers. Among the many South African exponents of physical theatre are [[Gary Gordon]], [[Andrew Buckland]], [[Lionel Newton]], [[Lara Foot]], [[Christopher Goetsch]], [[Ilona Frege]], [[Juanita Finestone]], [[Samantha Pienaar]], [[Ellis Pearson]],  [[Bheki Mkhwane]], [[Jaco Bouwer]],
 ==South African companies==
-[[First Physical Theatre Company]], [[Jazzart Dance Theatre]], [[Magnet Theatre]]
+[[First Physical Theatre Company]], [[Jazzart Dance Theatre]], [[Magnet Theatre]],
 == Plays and performances ==
-[[Gary Gordon]] has coined the term [[danceplay]], to refer to the forms used by himself and the [[First Physical Theatre Company]]. Some  creative artists working in the field prefer to eschew any specific reference to [[physical theatre]], beyond recognizing it as a style or approach to theatre making. Since the term has been recognized and accepted by critics, many plays now are termed "physical theatre" simply because they employ certain kinetic elements, even though they may not have been conceived withing the Physical theatre framework.
+''[[The Ugly Noo Noo]]''; ''[[The Well Being]]''; ''[[The Anatomical Journey of a Settler Man]]''; ''[[Daddy I've Seen This Piece Six Times and I Still Can't Know Why They Are Hurting Each Other]]''; ''[[Dialogue]]'' (1994), ''[[The Unspeakable Story]]'' (1995); ''[[Dead: A Slight History of One Called Ivan]]'' (1996); ''[[Lilith]]'' (1998); ''[[Bessie’s Head]]'' (2000); ''[[Lake – beneath the Surface]]'' (2001); ''[[Drifting]]'' (2013).
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 Numerous platforms have been created to show the work, notably the [[Grahamstown Festival]] and the annual [[Dance Umbrella]].
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 == Plays and performances ==
 ''[[The Ugly Noo Noo]]''; ''[[The Well Being]]''; ''[[The Anatomical Journey of a Settler Man]]''; ''[[Daddy I've Seen This Piece Six Times and I Still Can't Know Why They Are Hurting Each Other]]''; They include: Dialogue (1994);The Unspeakable Story (1995); Dead: A Slight History of One Called Ivan (1996); Lilith (1998); Bessie’s Head (2000); De Wet’s On The Lake (2001)and Gordon and Finetone-Praeg’s Lake – beneath the Surface (2001); and Drifting (2013).

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 ==South African companies==
-[[The First Physical Theatre Company]]
+[[The First Physical Theatre Company]], [[Jazzart Dance Theatre]], [[Magnet Theatre]]
 == Plays and performances ==

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 The form is part of the training of most of the younger generation of performers, but among the many specialists are
-[[Gary Gordon]], [[Andrew Buckland]], [[Lionel Newton]], [[Lara Foot]], [[Illona Frege]], [[Juanita Finestone]], [[Samantha Pienaar]], [[Ellis Pearson]],  [[Bheki Mkhwane]], [[Jaco Bouwer]],
+[[Gary Gordon]], [[Andrew Buckland]], [[Lionel Newton]], [[Lara Foot]], [[Christopher Goetsch]], [[Ilona Frege]], [[Juanita Finestone]], [[Samantha Pienaar]], [[Ellis Pearson]],  [[Bheki Mkhwane]], [[Jaco Bouwer]],
 ==South African companies==
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-== Sources ==
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 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_theatre
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 Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]]
-== Return to ==
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 Return to [[The South African Context/General Terminology and Thematic Entries]]