Theatre and Prison

by Caoimhe McAvinchey

Theatre and performance practice has the power to make visible the hidden world of the prison. This book explores how theatre makers stage critical questions about prison in society â through specific texts and productions about prison, and theatre taking place in prisons. Theatre can, it argues, provoke much-needed public engagement with the very idea and politics of prison. Drawing on popular culture, dramatic texts and applied theatre, Theatre & Prison examines the link between performance and punishment, and illuminates the social, economic and cultural effects of incarceration.

104 pages, Paperback

First published September 15, 2011

Reviews

[Jeffrey · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book claims it can be read in one sitting; true, if you have superhuman powers to remain focused on reading while being bored to the point of death. The fact that I still have to keep this book long enough to write three response papers is almost enough for me to want to withdraw from the course.

[Natalie · Rating 3 out of 5]

very interesting read!