Cartographier la science-fiction au théâtre

Abstract

Science-fictional elements are present on the western stages of the 20th and 21st centuries: science-fiction takes several forms and assumes various functions. To facilitate its study, these pages aim at clarifying the data of the problem (still rarely faced) by proposing historical, historiographical, and theoretical references. Numerous examples of shows are presented - from theater, dance, opera, and performance - in order to try to grasp the phenomenon in its complexity. This paper introduces the issue entitled “Le théâtre de science-fiction : premiers éléments de cartographie”.

Keywords

• theatre
• performing arts
• science fiction historiography
• science fiction theory
• contemporary theatre
• 20th century theatre