Disability and Contemporary Performance

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Focusing on the intersection of disability and artistic expression, this book challenges prevailing notions about disability in performance. Petra Kuppers, an acclaimed artist and theorist, examines how disabled performers confront stereotypes through various mediums including theatre, dance, and installations. By analyzing elements like freak show fantasies and medical theatre, she sheds new light on contemporary identity politics and aesthetics, highlighting the significance of lived experiences in shaping cultural narratives around disability.