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How Far Should We Go When Depicting Violence on Stage?

Posted by Laura Swift | 14th Jun 2017 | United Kingdom

Last year, London audiences have been horrified by the violence shown on stage in the National...

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“Medea” Is As Relevant Today As It Was In Ancient Greece

Posted by Laura Swift | 23rd Jul 2014 | Adaptation, Essay, London, United Kingdom

A new production of Medea recently opened at London’s National Theatre to critical acclaim. This...

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