Theatre & violence:

Throughout history, theatre has allowed actors and audiences to consider the possibilities and realities of violence. This book explores the use of violence in theatre and its effect on spectators. Critically engaging with examples of stage combat, rape, terrorism, wrestling and historical re-enactm...

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Main Author: Nevitt, Lucy (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire Palgrave Macmillan 2013
Series:Theatre&
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Summary:Throughout history, theatre has allowed actors and audiences to consider the possibilities and realities of violence. This book explores the use of violence in theatre and its effect on spectators. Critically engaging with examples of stage combat, rape, terrorism, wrestling and historical re-enactments, it questions perceived boundaries between real and simulated violence and asks how violence can challenge social structures. Ultimately, Nevitt argues that performed violence can be part of a desire to create a more peaceful world
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 78-80) and index
Physical Description:xii, 83 S. 18 cm
ISBN:9781137302274
1137302275

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