How to Write About Theatre
A manual for critics, students and bloggers
© Mark Fisher 2015
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Mark Fisher at Liverpool Hope University. Pic: Michael Boyle
CRITICISM WORKSHOPS
With author Mark Fisher
IF YOU'D like to hear Guardian critic Mark Fisher talking about the principles of theatre criticism and the demands of the job, please email Mark@theatreSCOTLAND.com
See the News page for forthcoming appearances and see below for feedback on previous workshops.
University of Malta 5–7 December 2016
Arts Council Malta 20 December 2016
UK theatre critic Mark Fisher was recently invited by Arts Council Malta to lead a discussion on critical reviewing in the arts. Here he records his thoughts and impressions
Insightful three-day course by @MarkFFisher and an overdue discussion on local arts reviewing. 👏🏼 @ArtsCouncilMLT & English Dept. (UoM) pic.twitter.com/dg4JAXP0rE
— Stephanie Bonnici (@bonnsteph) December 7, 2016
Nuffield Theatre, Southampton, 1 October 2016
@WriteAboutTheat @nuffieldtheatre Fascinating talk last nite by @MarkFFisher that overran but still wasn't long enough! More like this plz
— Ayad Andrews (@ayadandrews) October 1, 2016
Pepperdine University at the RCS, Glasgow July 2016
Last day of class with the wonderful @MarkFFisher
— Pepperdine Scotland (@PeppScotland) July 27, 2016
Thank you for expanding our knowledge on theatre criticism! pic.twitter.com/Ds2SnzAHVk
Falmouth University 18 March 2016
A Wiser Fella Than Myself Once Said… 26 May 2016
Can you still make money from film critiquing?
THE lecture was amusing and informative; perhaps one of the most interesting and enjoyable that I’ve been to in my time here in Falmouth. (Emrys Moungabio)
Brilliant lecture from @MarkFFisher on the origins of criticism and how to construct a #review worth reading @falwriting @kirstycotton
— Anna Kiernan (@kiernanna) March 18, 2016
Great to be back at @faljournalism for a lecture with @MarkFFisher @WriteAboutTheat. I learn something new every time I'm there.
— Natalie Roberts (@1NatalieRoberts) March 18, 2016
Hall for Cornwall 17/18 March 2016
Fab to have @MarkFFisher @WriteAboutTheat bk in Cornwall - so far chat w/ @ByrdeSong @Janxie12 @GodzillaKent @SheilaVanloo @1NatalieRoberts
— Kirsty Cotton (@kirstycotton) March 18, 2016
Thank you @MarkFFisher @WriteAboutTheat for an informative and helpful chat about reviewing theatre.
— Natalie Roberts (@1NatalieRoberts) March 18, 2016
Great one on one chat with @MarkFFisher @WriteAboutTheat last night about the art of criticism, and criticism of art.
— Aaron Kent (@GodzillaKent) March 18, 2016
Thank you @MarkFFisher @WriteAboutTheat for motivating thoughts & feedback. I am literally in your debt. pic.twitter.com/MJDMYnWGgo
— Philly (@ByrdeSong) March 17, 2016
University of Sunderland 14 March 2016
Happy to give @WriteAboutTheat a glowing review for his @sunderlanduni lecture. It has been illuminating, amusing and challenging. #MED316
— alistair robinson (@Ali_Robinson_) March 14, 2016
University of Chichester, Department of Theatre 3 March 2016
Mr @MarkFFisher is here discussing Aristotle, James Bond and his terrific book 'How to Write About Theatre' pic.twitter.com/4Omhzgx7YE
— Carl Woodward (@carl_woodward09) March 3, 2016
@carl_woodward09 @MarkFFisher @WriteAboutTheat really enjoying today's lecture :) #theatre
— james S-128 (@james128halo) March 3, 2016
What a brilliant lecture! Privilege to listen to @MarkFFisher and @jakeyoh contrasting opinions on theatre critique/writing #TheatreCricket
— Louie Smith (@lil_louieox) March 3, 2016
Great lecture with @MarkFFisher and @jakeyoh on theatre reviewing☺️ two very insightful opinions🎭 #theatrecritique pic.twitter.com/TJsa1rBeNW
— BethanyJN (@BethanyJN) March 3, 2016
Just had the most exciting and engaging lecture with @jakeyoh and @MarkFFisher. Fab 💃🏻💃🏻
— Elise (@elisearnold_) March 3, 2016
@MarkFFisher Thankyou for coming!☺️ your book has already been very helpful and now with these lecture notes critiquing will be much easier!
— BethanyJN (@BethanyJN) March 3, 2016
An interesting lecture this morning about theatre criticism! So kind for @MarkFFisher to sign my books 😊 @chiuni pic.twitter.com/MEzhHWcEny
— Charlotte ⭐️ (@LottieTompsett) March 3, 2016
Young Vic, London 1 March 2016
"Articulate" evening w/ @MarkFFisher & #genesisdirectors discussing "How To Write About Theatre". Thank u. Look 4ward to the read.
— Sarah Ford (@SarahSassyFord) March 1, 2016
Thank you @MarkFFisher - that was a super useful & interesting workshop. Taking lots away- least of all refined tweeting skills!
— Amie Taylor (@AmieAmieTay) March 1, 2016
@MarkFFisher thanks for fascinating chat tonight about #HowToWriteAboutTheatre & all things criticism @youngvictheatre. Gobby Northerner
— Signal Theatre Co (@SignalTC) March 1, 2016
Some interesting stuff in #howtowriteaboutheatre @WriteAboutTheat @youngvictheatre tonight
— verityrhealey (@verityrhealey) March 1, 2016
Canterbury Christ Church University 1 March 2016
@KeneIgweonu @C3UDrama @MarkFFisher @CCCU_Careers Absolutely stellar talk this morning, about how to do the @edfringe and the reality of it!
— STM Theatre Company (@SpankTheatre) March 1, 2016
University of Manchester 10 February 2016
Great talk this afternoon by @MarkFFisher on theatre criticism #ifactingdoesntworkthenjournalismhereIcome
— Jack (@jwharrison95) February 10, 2016
@WriteAboutTheat enjoyed the talk today, hoping to adopt a more rounded approach to reviewing rather than blurting out "THIS IS SHIT EURGHH"
— Edwina McEachran (@edwinamc) February 10, 2016
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