‘Global Shakespeare’ is the theme of a forthcoming special issue pf the Journal of British Shakespeare Association special issue. The BSA’s Shakespeare journal welcomes papers on Shakespeare in performance (in English or other languages) in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries that participate in or initiate debates—theory, praxis, reception—worldwide.

What are the new paradigms that can help us avoid replicating the old author-centered textuality in performance criticism? What critical resources might we bring to the task of interpreting the behaviors and signs in performance? What is the role of local and global spectators? More importantly, what is the task of criticism as it deals with the transformations of Shakespeare and various performance idioms?

In addition to research articles, this issue on “Global Shakespeare” will also feature a section devoted to recent adaptations in English and other languages.

Submissions:
• Research article: criticism (5,000-8,000 words)
• Short performance reviews (1,000-2,500 words)

Deadline: September 30, 2011

The Journal’s Instructions for Authors can be found at: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/journal.asp?issn=1745-0918&linktype=44

Contact Alex Huang acyhuang@gwu.edu for further information.