Can theatre change the world? If so, how can it productively connect with social reality and foster spectatorial critique and engagement? This book examines the forms and functions of political drama
On the 20th anniversary of artistic director Thomas Ostermeier’s time at Berlin's Schaubühne Theatre, this important study reflects on the contribution the theatre has made to contemporary theatre, no
Postdramatic theatre is an essential category of performance that challenges classical elements of drama, including the centrality of plot and character. Tracking key developments in contemporary Euro
This book explores the ways that council estates have been represented in England across a range of performance forms. Drawing on examples from mainstream, site-specific and resident-led performance w
