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Theatre and Laughter
Examines laughter among actors, among audience, and the interaction between the two. Exploring the many uses and effects of laughter in theatre, Weitz considers laughter as a tool of political resonance, as social commentary, and as one of the oldest rhetorical devices.
Theatre and Violence
Critically engaging with examples of stage combat, rape, terrorism, wrestling and historical re-enactments, Nevitt argues that studying violence through theatre can be part of a desire to create a more peaceful world.
Fischli and Weiss - The Way Things Go
The Way Things Go (Der Lauf der Dinge) is a thirty-minute film by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss featuring a series of chain reactions involving ordinary objects. It is also one of the truly amazing works of art produced in the late twentieth century. Millar tells us why this extraordinary film speaks to us at the beginning of the twenty-first century.
Stephen Holman
A disparate collection of Holman’s artwork including photos and reviews from his performance career, alongside rare flyers and posters from the US 80s/90s underground performance scene.
The Art of Walking
The first extensive survey of walking in contemporary art. This item is part of the Study Room Guide to Remoteness (P2600).
