"Layton’s world of references is very rich, both in terms of referring to important theorists and disciplines when discussing a particular notion, as well as in terms of associating complex theoretical arguments to everyday contemporary and popular issues. [...] One cannot help but appreciate Layton’s explicit recognition of his and the book’s limitations, his elaborate discussion of what on the surface might appear as paradoxical statements, his step-by-step exploration of very complex ideas, his mastery at defining a clear framework around his discussions and about his approach. Layton’s arguments also offer very accessible insights not only on Bergson’s philosophy but on other issues in contemporary performance as well as on the performances discussed in the second part as case studies. This is a must read for those interested in making or consuming durational performance."
 

Ayse Draz Orhon, Journal of Theatre Criticism and Dramaturgy

"As a practitioner of Dialectical Collaborative Theatre, I find Layton’s study inspiring in its commitment to the exploration of the dialectical tensions of ideology and daily living as a route to ethical, fulfilling participation in society. Layton’s analysis of Bergson’s duration through performance makes this book an excellent starting point for those interested in practical explorations of this philosophy. The book’s structure makes it accessible to undergraduates, postgraduates, researchers, and practitioners looking for new ways to engage with theory as well as to embody a critical appreciation of durational performance. It may also enable those who “have no time” to “make time,” through a complex but rewarding theoretical journey and an honest, intuitive analysis of embodied durational performance, relevant not only to academics and artists, but to anyone concerned with well-being and sustainability."
 

Jo Ronan, PARtake: The Journal of Performance as Research