Why do we laugh at the unthinkable? Dark comedy plays occupy that strange, shadowy corner of theatre where tragedy and humour collide. They make us laugh at murder, dysfunction, and despair—and somehow, we leave the theatre thinking more deeply about the world than when we walked in. Think of the brutal absurdity of The Lieutenant…
Contemporary plays are everywhere—from fringe theatres and independent stages to West End transfers, Tony-winning productions, and Netflix adaptations. The landscape of live performance has shifted rapidly over the past few decades, reflecting the dynamic, often chaotic spirit of the world we live in. But what are contemporary plays, and how is contemporary defined in theatre?…
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