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The Dramatic Society: Essays on Contemporary Performance and Political Theory
The Dramatic Society: Essays on Contemporary Performance and Political Theory
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Societies are dramatic, with case studies linking politics, history, and culture. The Dramatic Society examines selected plays to explore historical moments, such as Medea as an icon of terrorism, a choreography based on Shakespeare's As You Like It, horror movies about the German unification, a truth commission dealing with human zoos, and the reconstruction of Ai Weiwei's troubles with the tax authorities. This collection of essays explores the relationship between theater and politics, offering insights for scholars and students of theater studies, performance studies, contemporary politics, and cultural studies.
Format: Hardback
Length: 238 pages
Publication date: 26 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
All societies are inherently dramatic, presenting themselves as captivating and perplexing tapestries of theatrical events and constructions. Occasionally, the theater itself manages to encapsulate this fascination and confusion. This book presents a comprehensive exploration of the dramatic society through a series of case studies that intertwine politics, history, and culture.
The Dramatic Society employs selected plays to delve into specific historical moments. Its repertoire spans a wide range of subjects, encompassing Medea as a symbol of terrorism, a choreography inspired by Shakespeare's As You Like It, horror films depicting the German unification, a truth commission investigating human zoos, and the reconstruction of Ai Weiwei's conflicts with tax authorities. This collection of insightful essays delves into theatrical performances from the past fifty years, seeking to connect artistic events with politics and political theory, from the perspectives of Hannah Arendt to Slavoj Žižek.
This is a profound examination of the ways in which drama and politics intertwine, offering valuable insights for scholars and students of theater studies, performance studies, contemporary politics, and cultural studies.
Weight: 630g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367483173
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