Adaptation and Translation

What considerations are at play when adapting and translating works for the stage? Content in this section explores work that is adapted from one form into another, or is translated between languages. A great place to start is the Translating the Future series, in which renowned translators from around the world discuss their craft.

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Gore and Myth in Theatre Mitu's (holy) BLOOD

Podcast

Gore and Myth in Theatre Mitu's (holy) BLOOD

by Tjaša Ferme, Rubén Polendo

29 February 2024

Justice for Movie Musicals, or Why the Musical Adaptation of The Color Purple Matters 

Podcast

Justice for Movie Musicals, or Why the Musical Adaptation of The Color Purple Matters

by Jordan Ealey, Leticia Ridley

14 February 2024

Queer Dramaturgies in Turkish Theatre

Podcast

Queer Dramaturgies in Turkish Theatre

by Marina Johnson, Nabra Nelson, Erdem Avşar

24 January 2024

Tulips by Sylvia Plath

HowlRound

Theatre Commons

Essay

Tulips by Sylvia Plath

A Video by Taffety Punk

12 April 2012

Translating Laughter

Lisa

Peschel

Essay

Translating Laughter

A Cabaret from the Terezín Ghetto

6 April 2011

Lisa Peschel considers her experience adapting a comedic play written by survivors of the Holocaust and the way in which its humor translates to audiences today.

A group of actors stand in a cluster onstage.

Roma Self-Representation

Independent Theater

Hungary

Series

Roma Self-Representation

The aim of the festival and this series is to present and preserve the values of the theatre and theatrical heroes of the largest ethnic minority in Europe, highlighting the challenges the members of this minority face because of segregative and discriminatory practices—which offend minority rights.