Boal, Augusto
Theatre of the Oppressed
- ISBN 13:
- 9780745339290
- author:
- Boal, Augusto
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Pluto Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 21.5 x 13.5 centimetres (0.26 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, Political Process,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Theatre of the Oppressed by Augusto Boal Theatre as a mirror to the world, a tool for social change. Augusto Boal's work, The Theatre of the Oppressed, is the foundation for a radical form of theatre that empowers people to imagine and enact change. Written in 1973, this book is a work of subversion and liberation, showing that only the oppressed can free themselves. Boal's techniques break down the traditional barriers between actors and audience, creating a new dynamic where the audience becomes an active participant. By rejecting the Aristotelian ethic, he opens up new possibilities for theatre to challenge the status quo. This book is a powerful exploration of the potential of theatre to inspire social and political change. A key work in the development of Forum Theatre, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in radical theatre and social activism.
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