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Exploring the intersection of mainstream and experimental theatre, this book examines the diverse expressions of popular feminisms in contemporary performance. It highlights the enjoyment found in commercially successful productions like Calendar Girls and Mamma Mia!, while also delving into the feminist potential of new burlesque and stand-up comedy. The author provides a clear and engaging analysis, making the complexities of feminist themes in performance accessible to a broad audience.

Moving across the boundaries of mainstream and experimental circuits, from the affective pleasures of commercially successful shows such as Calendar Girls and Mamma Mia! to the feminist possibilities of new burlesque and stand-up, this book offers a lucid and accessible account of popular feminisms in contemporary theatre and performance.

Offering a vivid first-hand account of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, this diary recounts the harrowing experiences of an anonymous Englishwoman trapped in Lucknow during the siege. Through her personal reflections, she details the dire conditions of food and water shortages, relentless bombardment, and the loss of friends. Additionally, the diary sheds light on the British colonial community's attitudes during this critical period, making it a significant historical document that captures the essence of a tumultuous chapter in British imperial history.

The analysis delves into Malraux's diverse body of work, spanning from his journalism in Indochina to his novels and essays. It challenges the conventional biographical narrative of Malraux, presenting him as a non-ideological, elitist artist rather than strictly a leftist revolutionary or a staunch Gaullist. The book offers a nuanced evaluation of how Malraux crafted both his public persona and the lives of his fictional and real-life heroes, highlighting his complex relationship with ideology and art.