The Dark Theatre

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Set in the backdrop of London's Docklands, the narrative explores the impact of financialisation, austerity, and communicative capitalism over four decades. Through the lens of Alan Read's experiences in the 1980s, it delves into a period marked by cultural cruelty and the struggles faced in a once-thriving warehouse now in disarray. The text examines how these forces have shaped the cultural landscape, reflecting on the intersection of art and economic hardship.