Extending the code

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This collection explores contemporary drama and theatre through various lenses, examining their functions and societal impacts. Contributions include discussions on American alternative theatre and the evolution of social realism, highlighting the significance of provocation in engaging audiences. The text delves into hyperreal simulations and the interplay between body and machine in the works of Laurie Anderson and Robert Wilson. It also addresses trauma and radical alterity in the plays of Sarah Kane, while examining the development of Brechtian conventions in Caryl Churchill's and Mark Ravenhill's works. Language and identity are scrutinized in Enda Walsh's plays, alongside the blurring of boundaries in Margret Edson's "Wit." Additional essays cover cross-cultural connections, staged migrations, and globalized aesthetics in contemporary theatre, particularly through the lens of Tara Arts' "Journey to the West." The collection also highlights Maori contemporary theatre and cultural transgression in the works of Ngugi wa Thiong'o and Ngugi wa Mirii. Finally, it offers insights into playwriting workshops aimed at fostering new theatre creations, emphasizing the dynamic and evolving nature of dramatic expression in today's world.