Pol & Performance In Cont No Ireland
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Overview
In the charged political atmosphere of Northern Ireland, where two national identities compete for recognition and support, symbolic manifestations of the struggle are everywhere evident. They continue beyond as well as within the confines of the theater. Stage actors and social actors, playwrights and politicians give performances scripted to confirm and consolidate their particular definition of political reality.Synopsis
In the charged political atmosphere of Northern Ireland, where two national identities compete for recognition and support, symbolic manifestations of the struggle are everywhere evident. They continue beyond as well as within the confines of the theater. Stage actors and social actors, playwrights and politicians give performances scripted to confirm and consolidate their particular definition of political reality.
Booknews
Essays show how individuals have been shaped by the historical context of the Troubles, and how social agents use their performances, in the theater and on the stage of everyday political life, to define identities, to reinforce ideologies, and to build institutional support. Some essays analyze performances intended for theater or television, while others describe dramatic struggles played out in pubs and drinking clubs of Protestant Ulster, local district councils, political party organizations, and the police force. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)