Electoral guerrilla theatre : radical ridicule and social movements / L.M. Bogad.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bogad, L. M., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Performing arts--Political aspects.

Performing arts.

Political satire--History--20th century.

Political satire.

Theater and society.

Political campaigns--History--20th century.

Political campaigns.

Radicalism--History--20th century.

Radicalism.

History.

Social movements--History--20th century.

Social movements.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

xiii, 270 pages ; 22 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2016.

Summary:

In liberal democracies across the globe, where the right to vote is framed as both civil right and civic duty, disillusioned creative activists run for public office on satiric, ironic and iconoclastic platforms. With little intention of "winning" in the conventional sense, they use drag, camp and stand-up comedy to undermine the legitimacy of their opponents and sometimes the electoral system itself. This revised and updated edition of Electoral Guerrilla Theatre explores the phenomenon of the satirical election campaign, and questions the purpose of such public political performances. Drawing on extensive archival and ethnographic research, this is an entertaining and illuminating read that will be invaluable to students and scholars working across a variety of disciplines, including performance studies, the social sciences, cultural studies and politics. New case studies for this edition include: Reverend Billy's run for Mayor of New York City in 2009; Stephen Colbert's run for President in 2012; Candidates including Superbarrio, the Best Party, Antanas Mockus, and Einstein the Dog. Book jacket.

Contents:

Introduction

Electoral guerrilla theatre in recent democracies: speaking mirth to power

A prank too far? the Kabouters' electoral guerrilla theatre, Amsterdam 1970-71

Sturm und drag: the fabulous camp-pains of Miss Joan Jettblakk

Electoral guerrilla theatre in Australia: Pauline Hanson vs. Pauline Pantsdown

Earthalujah!: the importance of being earnest with the church of life after shopping

Conclusion: a tricky new play.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781138184183

1138184187

9781138184176

1138184179

OCLC:

921425160