Explore the complex intersections of geography, culture, and performance in Unsettling Space: Contestations in Contemporary Australian Theatre by JoAnne Tompkins. This scholarly work provides a deep examination of how Australian space is mapped and contested within modern theatrical productions. Through a detailed analysis of monuments, contamination, and the borders of identity, Tompkins investigates the ways theatre reflects and challenges the historical and social landscapes of Australia. The text includes an extensive list of illustrations, a comprehensive introduction to spatial coordinates, and an analysis of haunted pasts and future trajectories in performance art. Ideal for students, researchers, and enthusiasts of Australian literature and theatre studies, this book serves as a vital resource for understanding the interplay between physical environments and narrative storytelling. Product Summary: This print book offers a critical study of contemporary Australian theatre, focusing on spatial mapping, identity, and the socio-political context of the Australian landscape as portrayed on stage.