Description
Act of violence or show of strength? In a world of spectacular suffering and power plays - large and small - what is theatre's role in protecting human dignity?
With its impassioned plays, inspired activism and outspoken artists, the theatre has long provided a venue for promoting and practising human rights; but is this always to the good? Today the relationship between theatre and human rights is not only vital, but complex and contested. Drawing on an international range of examples, this short, sharp and timely book outlines the key features of the debate and offers a critical take on where it should go next. Foreword by Rabih Mrove.
Author: Paul Rae
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 06/01/2009
Pages: 104
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.15lbs
Size: 6.80h x 4.30w x 0.30d
ISBN13: 9780230205246
ISBN10: 0230205240
BISAC Categories:
- Performing Arts | Acting & Auditioning
- Performing Arts | Theater | History & Criticism
With its impassioned plays, inspired activism and outspoken artists, the theatre has long provided a venue for promoting and practising human rights; but is this always to the good? Today the relationship between theatre and human rights is not only vital, but complex and contested. Drawing on an international range of examples, this short, sharp and timely book outlines the key features of the debate and offers a critical take on where it should go next. Foreword by Rabih Mrove.
Author: Paul Rae
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 06/01/2009
Pages: 104
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.15lbs
Size: 6.80h x 4.30w x 0.30d
ISBN13: 9780230205246
ISBN10: 0230205240
BISAC Categories:
- Performing Arts | Acting & Auditioning
- Performing Arts | Theater | History & Criticism
About the Author
PAUL RAE is Assistant Professor on the Theatre Studies Programme at the National University of Singapore.
PAUL RAE is Assistant Professor on the Theatre Studies Programme at the National University of Singapore.