If you're intrigued by the deeper layers of theatre and performance art, this read is for you. It delves into how performances, especially those with political undertones, affect us on both intellectual and emotional levels. By exploring five key pieces, it offers a thoughtful look at the transformative power of performance from an ethical standpoint.

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This book takes performance studies in exciting new directions, exploring the ways in which ethics can be used to understand the complex questions facing contemporary spectators. Engaging with five key performances, the book reflects on the emotional and intellectual impacts of politically inflected performance on spectators, critics and theorists.

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