The concept of the public sphere, as first outlined by German
philosopher Jurgen Habermas, refers to the right of all citizens to
engage in debate on public issues on equal terms. In this book,
Christopher B. Balme explores theatre's role in this crucial
political and social function. He traces its origins and argues
that the theatrical public sphere invariably focuses attention on
theatre as an institution between the shifting borders of the
private and public, reasoned debate and agonistic intervention.
Chapters explore this concept in a variety of contexts, including
the debates that led to the closure of British theatres in 1642,
theatre's use of media, controversies surrounding race, religion
and blasphemy, and theatre's place in a new age of globalised
aesthetics. Balme concludes by addressing the relationship of
theatre today with the public sphere and whether theatre's
transformation into an art form has made it increasingly irrelevant
for contemporary society.
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