Theatricality, Dark Tourism and Ethical Spectatorship: Absent Others

Willis, E.

Works of theatre that depict grievous histories derive their force from making audible voices of the past. Such performances, theatrical or tourist, require the attentive belief of spectators. This engaging new study explores how theatricality works in each instance and how 'playing the part' of the listener can be understood in ethical terms.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2014-01-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349458479

DOI: 10.1057/9781137322654

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 251