World Political Theatre and Performance: Theories, Histories, Practices

Paola Botham (Editor), Mireia Aragay (Editor), José Ramón Prado-Pérez (Editor)

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    Abstract

    World Political Theatre and Performance: Theories, Histories, Practices is the second collection of essays to emerge from the Political Performances Working Group at the International Federation for Theatre Research. Bringing together scholars and practitioners from multiple locations, the book analyses a range of examples – historical and contemporary – of counter-hegemonic theatre and performance. Part 1 offers a diachronic view of the relationship between activism and performance; Part 2 focuses on the changing nature of what constitutes ‘political theatre’ today. Case studies from Finland to India and from Chile to China are framed by section introductions that underline both commonalities and tensions, while the general introduction reflects on what a radical practice can look like in the face of global neoliberalism.
    Original languageEnglish
    PublisherBrill
    Number of pages254
    Volume11
    Publication statusPublished (VoR) - 2020

    Publication series

    NameThemes in Theatre

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