Theatre After Empire

Theatre After Empire explores the emergence of new performance styles after social revolutions, independence campaigns, monarchies, and world wars, featuring twelve original essays by prominent theatre scholars from across the globe. The book showcases performances in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, addressing subaltern experiences and revealing societies in transition.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 212 pages
\n Publication date: 31 May 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Theatre After Empire delves into the remarkable resilience of theatre arts amidst profound political transformations. It explores the emergence of new performance styles in the aftermath of collapsed political systems, spanning from the late nineteenth century to the present. Twelve original essays, penned by esteemed theatre scholars, showcase the flourishing of theatrical creations following social revolutions, independence campaigns, monarchical overthrow, and global conflicts. With a global perspective, this book showcases performances across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, highlighting the diverse experiences and societies in transition.

This comprehensive collection serves as an invaluable resource for students and scholars of theatre and performance, as well as those engaged in the study of world history, postcolonialism, multiculturalism, and transnationalism. The Introduction (Framing Latine Theatre and Performance), available as a freely downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, offers a insightful framework for understanding the rich tapestry of theatre and performance in Latin America and beyond.

Through its exploration of the enduring power of theatre to reflect, challenge, and transform societal narratives, Theatre After Empire sheds light on the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of artistic expression in times of political upheaval. It serves as a testament to the resilience and creativity of the human spirit, reminding us of the profound impact that theatre can have on our understanding of the world and our place within it.

\n Weight: 350g\n
Dimension: 155 x 235 x 24 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781138368958\n \n