'The book asks seemingly simple, but extremely complex questions such as “What do we mean by theatricality?” and “How might we define reality within the context of theatrical performance?” The concept of scenic space is paramount throughout the book. Of course, the complexity of these questions does not mean that they should not be tackled – rather, it is a brave scholar that chooses to address these issues head on. In my judgment, this book does just that with considerable aplomb and, I believe, success.' 

Campbell Edinborough is a lecturer in Drama and Theatre Practice at the University of Hull. His research applies somatic paradigms of experience and cognition to the study of dance, theatre and performance. This research is informed by his study of somatic practices and his work as a Feldenkrais practitioner. He has published and presented papers on performance training, somatics and performance and cognition. His current research is interested in the study of liminal spaces as sites for empathetic engagement and deliberation.