East of West: Cross-cultural Performance and the Staging of Difference (review) (original) (raw)

The edited collection "East of West: Cross-cultural Performance and the Staging of Difference" encompasses various essays exploring the complexities of cross-cultural performances and the influence of different cultural contexts. While it ambitiously tackles a wide range of topics, the book faces criticism for an uneven approach to its themes and a loose definition of performance. Highlighted contributions include analyses of macaronic performances and a South African musical, though some essays diverge from the central theme of cultural exchange.