D. J.Hopkins
Sleep No More and the Discourses of Shakespeare Performance
Sleep No More and the Discourses of Shakespeare Performance
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The Element explores Sleep No More, an immersive theatre production of Macbeth by Punchdrunk, focusing on its ghostly citationality, media research potential, and the concept of uncanny spectatorship. It offers insights into the study of Shakespeare in performance and audience interaction in immersive experiences.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 110 pages
Publication date: 22 February 2024
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Sleep No More, the iconic immersive theatre production of Macbeth produced by the British company Punchdrunk, is the focus of this Element. It explores the discourses surrounding Shakespeare performance, particularly in relation to Sleep No More, and situates it within a system of ghostly citationality. This adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth is seen as part of a broader narrative that connects the past to the present through performance. Despite its analog format, Sleep No More is recognized as a valuable site for media research, shedding light on the ways in which audiences engage with immersive experiences.
The concept of "uncanny spectatorship" is introduced to describe the unique practices of audience members in Sleep No More and other performance contexts. It encompasses the ways in which audiences interact with bodies, spaces, text, and media, blurring the boundaries between performer and spectator. Through this exploration, readers are offered the opportunity to delve into a range of concepts that are crucial to the study of Shakespeare in performance. They can consider the ways in which audiences engage with the physicality of performers, the spatial dimensions of the performance venue, the textual elements of the script, and the media technologies employed.
By examining the discourses surrounding Sleep No More and the practices of uncanny spectatorship, this Element provides a deeper understanding of the ways in which audiences interact with Shakespeare in performance and the broader implications of immersive experiences. It encourages readers to think critically about the ways in which these experiences shape our understanding of Shakespeare and the world around us.
Weight: 112g
ISBN-13: 9781009436892
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