Class and the problem of inequality in theatre

Theatre stakes a claim to represent individuals, communities, and nations. Yet both the workforce and the audience are marked by significant inequalities. There are absences of people of colour and those from working-class origins, along with significant gender inequalities in specific roles and spe...

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Published in:Studies in theatre and performance 2020-09, Vol.40 (3), p.242-250
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