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Theatre and Class

(Paperback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

Theatre and Class

Contributors:

By (Author) Paul Murphy

ISBN:

9781350350649

Publisher:

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Imprint:

Methuen Drama

Publication Date:

14th November 2024

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

Professional and Scholarly

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Main Subject:
Other Subjects:

Society and Social Sciences

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

120

Dimensions:

Width 111mm, Height 178mm

Description

What is the relationship between theatre and class How has this relationship developed over time, from the age of empire to the advent of social democracy and on to contemporary times What impact has late capitalism had on the theatre industry What effect has the reduction of government funding for the arts had on career prospects for actors from working-class backgroundsTheatre 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 19th, 20th and 21st centuries and, through a number of case studies, examines 'class' as a performance both in the theatre and in wider society.

Author Bio

Paul Murphy is a senior lecturer at Queen's University Belfast, UK. He engages in transdisciplinary, collaborative research that focuses on two broad areas: simulation-based education for health and social care; arts-based interventions for public health.

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