About LIFT

The Turning World

Stories from the London International Festival of Theatre

Rose de Wend Fenton and Lucy Neal

With essays by Rustom Bharucha, Lyn Gardner, Naseem Khan, Dragan Klaic and a postscript by Peter Sellars.

LIFT's rich and varied programming of international work in London over the past 25 years has had a major influence on the development of British theatre – challenging its conventions, introducing new forms of theatrical expression and bringing fresh perspectives on audience, communities and spaces throughout the city.

LIFT's stories are told in a vigorous first-hand narrative by founding directors Rose Fenton and Lucy Neal. Divided into four sections – London, International, Festival and Theatre – each is complemented by an essay from a leading arts commentator and the book is illustrated with a wealth of photographic material.

'LIFT has provided access to the most exciting developments in international theatre.'
Nicholas Hytner

'The contribution of LIFT cannot be overestimated.'
Fiona Shaw

£15 Paperback
ISBN 1 903080 03 7
Published on 1 November 2005 by Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation

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