Alternative Comedy and the Politics of Live Performance
Craig, Catriona (2001) Alternative Comedy and the Politics of Live Performance. Doctoral thesis, Royal Holloway, University of London.
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Abstract
The term Alternative Comedy refers to a circuit of comedy clubs that emerged in London in 1979 and grew in popularity throughout the Eighties. The stand-up comedy performances presented in the clubs were notable for their attempts to avoid sexist and racist humour, and their willingness to engage with social and political issues from a young, left-wing perspective. The thesis seeks to account for Alternative Comedy's success and assess the cultural and political intervention it made.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
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| Keywords: | Stand-up comedy, Audience, Performers |
| Depositing User: | RED Unit Admin |
| Date Deposited: | 02 Jul 2021 14:44 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Jul 2021 14:44 |
| URI: | https://bnu.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/18321 |
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