How Long to Read Social and Political Theatre in 21st-Century Britain

How Long Does it Take to Read Social and Political Theatre in 21st-Century Britain?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 40 minutes to read Social and Political Theatre in 21st-Century Britain by Vicky Angelaki

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In a context of financial crisis that has often produced a feeling of identity crisis for the individual, the theatre has provided a unifying forum, treating spectators as citizens. This book critically deals with representative plays and playwrights who have stood out in the UK and internationally in the post-recession era, delivering theatre that in the process of being truthful to the contemporary experience has also redefined theatrical form and content. Built around a series of case-studies of seminal contemporary plays exploring issues of social and political crisis, the volume is augmented by interviews with UK and international directors, artistic directors and the playwrights whose work is examined. As well as considering UK stage productions, Angelaki analyses European, North American and Australian productions, of post-2000 plays by writers including: Caryl Churchill, Mike Bartlett, Dennis Kelly, Simon Stephens, Martin Crimp, debbie tucker green, Duncan Macmillan, Nick Payne and Lucy Prebble. At the heart of the analysis and of the plays discussed is an appreciation of what interconnects artists and audiences, enabling the kind of mutual recognition that fosters the feeling of collectivity. As the book argues, this is the state whereby the theatre meets its social imperative by eradicating the distance between stage and spectator and creating a genuinely shared space of ideas and dialogue, taking on topics including the economy, materialism, debt culture, the environment, urban protest, social media and mental health. Social and Political Theatre in 21st-Century Britain demonstrates that such contemporary playwriting invests in and engenders moments of performative reciprocity and spirituality so as to present the audience with a cohesive collective experience.

How long is Social and Political Theatre in 21st-Century Britain?

Social and Political Theatre in 21st-Century Britain by Vicky Angelaki is 280 pages long, and a total of 70,000 words.

This makes it 94% the length of the average book. It also has 86% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Social and Political Theatre in 21st-Century Britain Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 22 minutes to read Social and Political Theatre in 21st-Century Britain aloud.

What Reading Level is Social and Political Theatre in 21st-Century Britain?

Social and Political Theatre in 21st-Century Britain is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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