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Exploring a four-decade span of 'cultural cruelty,' the narrative delves into the impact of financialisation, austerity, and communicative capitalism in London's Docklands. Set against the backdrop of a bankrupted warehouse, it reflects on Alan Read's experiences from the 1980s, providing a critical lens on how these forces have shaped cultural landscapes and human experiences. The work invites readers to confront the consequences of economic decisions on artistic expression and community vitality.
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The Dark Theatre, Alan Read
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- The Dark Theatre
- Subtitle
- A Book About Loss
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alan Read
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 332
- ISBN13
- 9780367436377
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Social Sciences, History, Maps & Travel, Geography & Topography, Theater
- Description
- Exploring a four-decade span of 'cultural cruelty,' the narrative delves into the impact of financialisation, austerity, and communicative capitalism in London's Docklands. Set against the backdrop of a bankrupted warehouse, it reflects on Alan Read's experiences from the 1980s, providing a critical lens on how these forces have shaped cultural landscapes and human experiences. The work invites readers to confront the consequences of economic decisions on artistic expression and community vitality.