Theatre and Class

by Murphy, Paul
ISBN: 9781350350649
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Overview

What is the relationship between theatre and class? How has this relationship developed over time, from the Aristocracy to cotemporary times? What happens when late-stage capitalism and working class characters are the focus of theatre?

Theatre and Class is a stark look at the evolution of the political economy in Western society.
Exploring the historical development of the notions of 'class', as well as the contemporary debates that still surround this issue, this book reveals how the ascending middle class took centre stage in both the theatre and the public sphere.

This concise study traverses the challenging history of 'class' in the 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st centuries and, through a number of case studies, exemplifies 'class' as a performance both in the theatre and in wider society.

  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Author: Murphy, Paul
  • ISBN: 9781350350649
  • Condition: New
  • Dimensions: 7.01 x 1.00
  • Number Of Pages: 112
  • Publication Year: 2024
Language: English