Theatre & class /
Murphy, Paul
Theatre & class / Theatre and class Paul Murphy. - First published - xi, 105 pàgines ; 18 cm - Theatre & . - Theatre & .
Bibliografia: pàgines 91-99. Índex
Conté: Introduction: Just Who Is The 5 O'Clock Hero? -- Chapter 1: The Twilight of Empire -- Chapter 2: The Age of Social Democracy -- Chapter 3: The Rise of Neoliberalism -- Conclusion: The Left Behind
"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 backgrounds?
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 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." -- Contracoberta
9781350350649
Classes socials
Teatre i societat
792:316.342.2
Theatre & class / Theatre and class Paul Murphy. - First published - xi, 105 pàgines ; 18 cm - Theatre & . - Theatre & .
Bibliografia: pàgines 91-99. Índex
Conté: Introduction: Just Who Is The 5 O'Clock Hero? -- Chapter 1: The Twilight of Empire -- Chapter 2: The Age of Social Democracy -- Chapter 3: The Rise of Neoliberalism -- Conclusion: The Left Behind
"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 backgrounds?
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 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." -- Contracoberta
9781350350649
Classes socials
Teatre i societat
792:316.342.2