- 224 pages
- English
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About this book
This scholarly volume delves into the manner in which British Muslims articulate their cultural, social and religious identities through theatrical productions in 21st-century Britain and examines their portrayal within these performances.
The study investigates the factors influencing the emergence and evolution of Islamic theatre in Britain, providing an in-depth analysis of plays by British playwrights of both Muslim and non-Muslim origins that have shaped the trajectory of British Islamic theatre from the late 20th century to the present. Önder Çak?rta? critically examines how British playwrights, predominantly of Muslim origin but also including some of non-Muslim origin, depict Muslim identity and culture from their unique perspectives, particularly in the context of post-9/11 society. Adopting a comprehensive approach to Islamic playwriting and performance, this book highlights the accomplishments and contributions of contemporary British playwrights, primarily from Muslim backgrounds.
This study will be of significant interest to scholars and students in theatre studies, as well as related disciplines such as Islamic studies, sociology and political science.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Series
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Preface
- Introduction: For Whom the Bell Tolls? Dangerisation of Islam in 21st-Century Britain and the Birth of British Islamic Theatre
- 1 Islamic Playwriting: Theories and Techniques of Production
- 2 Performances of Muslimness: Theatre Venues of Islamic Representations
- 3 Representing Self-Image: Islamic Subjectivities, Homogeneities and Heterogeneities
- 4 Theatricalising Femininities: Islamic Womanliness, Veiling and Demonisation of Muslim Women
- 5 Acts of Masculinities: Muslim Manhood, Youth Culture and Dissent
- 6 Rising Voices Against Marginalisation: Racialisation, Muslim Anger and Radicalisation
- Conclusion: Muslims Are Coming!
- References
- Index