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The Loss of Small White Clouds: Dementia in Contemporary Performance
The Loss of Small White Clouds: Dementia in Contemporary Performance
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This book explores dementia in theatre, drawing from other artforms to discuss interior experiences, selfhood, and the pursuit of catharsis. It traces patterns of narrativization and highlights performances creatively led by people with dementia.
Format: Hardback
Length: 234 pages
Publication date: 09 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
This comprehensive volume aims to ignite a profound exploration into the realm of dementia within the context of theatre. Drawing upon insights from the literature on dementia representation across various art forms, while also acknowledging the unique capacity of theatre to blend multiple art forms in a live setting (hypermediacy), the author delves into the intricate constructions of diegesis and the utilization of diverse performance tools, including physical theatre, puppetry, and postdramatic performance. The author examines the portrayal of dementia-related interior experiences, the complexities of selfhood in the midst of this condition, the distinction between individuals with dementia and those without, the exploration of endings, erasure, and the pursuit of catharsis, the challenges of placelessness and disruptions to traditional dramatic constructions of time, and ultimately, performances that are creatively led by individuals with dementia. The book also traces patterns of narrativization on the stage, encompassing common dramaturgical forms, settings, and character relationships, as well as examples that transcend mainstream representation.
This book holds immense significance for theatre and performance students, scholars, practitioners, and cultural studies writers engaged in research about narratives of dementia. Its comprehensive approach provides valuable insights into the complexities of this condition, fostering a deeper understanding of the artistic and cultural dimensions of dementia. By examining the representations of dementia in theatre, this book contributes to the growing body of knowledge and raises important questions about empathy, representation, and the human experience.
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032252018
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