From Text to Performance

A Lehmannian Study of Postdramatic Strategies in Churchill’s Escape Alone and Stephens’ Light Falls

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ID21805237
AuthorsAyman I Elhalafawy (Kafrelsheikh University), Mohammed A Abou Adel (Al Ain University), Samir H Khalifa, Badea M el Mezien (Kafrelsheikh University), Abeer A Alrefai (Kafrelsheikh University)
Year2025
Volume16
Issue6
Pages1824-1832
Publication date2025-11-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Language Teaching and Research (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1798-4769 • E-ISSN: 2053-0684
PublisherAcademy Publication (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.17507/jltr.1606.04
OpenAlexW4415761690
LanguageEN
Citations received4

Traditionally, drama has been characterized by linear narratives and coherent character development. In contrast, postdramatic theater departs from these conventions by integrating fragmented performance modes and emphasizing sensory engagement over plot-driven storytelling. Despite substantial literature on the subject, limited research has investigated how these techniques influence audience engagement. This study addresses that gap by analyzing postdramatic elements in Churchill’s Escape Alone and Stephens’ Light Falls, applying Lehmann’s theoretical framework. Using a descriptive-analytical method, the paper explores how the plays utilize nonlinear storytelling, spatial and auditory disruption, and fragmented structures to reflect contemporary sociopolitical anxieties. This analysis contributes to a nuanced understanding of postdramatic aesthetics and their evolving role in contemporary performance

Drama · Narrative · Narrative structure · Cultural Studies and Interdisciplinary Research · Posthumanist Ethics and Activism · Theatre and Performance Studies

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