Rape on the Contemporary Stage

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Focusing on British and Irish theatre since the second wave of the Women's Movement, the book explores how rape is represented on stage from the 1990s onward. It engages with key feminist debates surrounding gender and violence, analyzing dramaturgical strategies in significant works. Topics include the portrayal of consent, feminist performance that challenges societal attitudes, the use of rape as a political allegory, and the intersection of vulnerability and eroticism in sexual violence narratives. Additionally, it highlights recent performances that connect personal experiences with anti-rape activism.