What is it about?
This chapter charts the impact of the financial crisis on the arts throughout Europe with a particular emphasis on theatre and contemporary playwriting. The article looks at how different artists have responded to austerity measures and takes a particular focus on the Royal Court Theatre in London.
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Why is it important?
This area is under-researched and more data is required that can provide evidence for the impact of theatre and its relationship to internationalism.
Perspectives
This article builds on my previous research in contemporary playwriting and was written before the UK decided to leave the European Union. Its conclusions are even more relevant today as a result of Brexit.
Professor Mark O'Thomas
University of Greenwich
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This page is a summary of: Translating Austerity: Theatrical Responses to the Financial Crisis, January 2016, Nature,
DOI: 10.1057/978-1-137-48403-1_7.
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