Theatre & empire /

This compelling examination of the relationship between theatre and empire examines how we might think of these two notions together and how we might see empire itself as theatre. Using a variety of case studies, Benjamin Poore argues that a 'theatre of empire' has thrived recently in the...

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Main Author: Poore, Benjamin, 1971- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Palgrave, 2016.
Series:Theatre&.
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Summary:This compelling examination of the relationship between theatre and empire examines how we might think of these two notions together and how we might see empire itself as theatre. Using a variety of case studies, Benjamin Poore argues that a 'theatre of empire' has thrived recently in the UK because it has emphasised untold stories of empires, and adopted neglected perspectives. He suggests that theatre is one of the few places where sustained reflection on empire is possible, and questions whether we're still caught in an imperial moment today.
Physical Description:viii, 79 pages ; 18 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 67-73) and index.
ISBN:1137443065
9781137443069