Abstract

This introductory chapter explains the coverage of this book, which is about the relevance of Gilles Deleuze's philosophy to the performing arts or performance. It discusses the theatrical aspects of Deleuze's oeuvre examines the implications of Deleuze's work for performance. The chapters in this volume are divided into three parts. The first part those practitioners about whom Deleuze wrote the most, the second deals with live performance, and the third explores new media and digital practices in performance.