Theatre and Empire

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This compelling examination of the relationship between theatre and empire examines how we might think of these two notions together and how we might see empire itself as theatre. Using a variety of case studies, Benjamin Poore argues that a 'theatre of empire' has thrived recently in the UK because it has emphasised untold stories of empires, and adopted neglected perspectives. He suggests that theatre is one of the few places where sustained reflection on empire is possible, and questions whether we're still caught in an imperial moment today.