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S/LI/370. Royal Court Theatre and English Stage Company: new form of expression or a challenge to political orthodoxy?

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2009
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The paper looks into the history and philosophy of the Royal Court Theatre and the English Stage Company (ESC) formed in the 1950s, discussing their social and political manifestations within the plays' context, presenting the cultural profile of the period, and commenting on the aim of ESC to appeal to the new audience tired of the ideology of the past. The productions of ESC are described focusing on the play “Saved” by Edward Bond and evaluating its impact on the public and authorities arguing whether it was a shift in theatre expression or a form of protest against the establishment.

 

KEYWORDS: Royal Court Theatre, English Stage Company, ESC, new ideology, protest, theatrical expression, : new form of expression or a challenge to political orthodoxy?,

 
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