At the Sharp End

What value does theatre have in Britain at the beginning of the<br/>twenty-first century? How has theatre responded to the challenge of<br/>remaining relevant in the media-saturated world of today? These are the<br/>questions that underpin this <b>stimulating study of some of the leading dramatists of contemporary British theatre.</b><br/><i>At the Sharp End </i>sets the scene examining how the forces<br/>that created a revolution in theatre fifty years ago have been replaced<br/>by a new wave of political and social issues. It goes on to explore the<br/>ways in which five key writers have sought to reflect and wrestle with<br/>the changing character of modern Britain.<br/>The work of <b>David Edgar</b> <b>David Greig</b> <b>Mark Ravenhill</b> <b>Tanika Gupta</b> and Tim Etchells' company <b>Forced Entertainment </b>is considered with <b>recent plays examined in detail</b> an <b>interview with each writer</b>; and suggestions of other writers and plays for reading and comparison.<br/><i>At the Sharp End</i> provides <b>the perfect companion for anyone wanting to understand the changing face of contemporary drama </b>and the writers whose work is making an impact on our stages today.