British Drama of the 90s

Exam Revision from the year 2005 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature University of Cologne (Institut fr Englische Philologie) course: British Drama of the 90s language: English abstract: The most frequently used characteristics of in-yer-face theatre are sensation shock confrontation taboo breaking disturbing provocative attacking. It is a theatre of sensation both actors and spectators are kicked out of the orbit/domain of conventional reactions touches nerves provokes alarm. Often such dramas employ shock tactics or is shocking because it is new in tone or structure or because it is more experimental than what the audience is used to. It questions moral norms and affronts the dominating ideas of what can or should be shown onstage. It also works with more primitive feelings smashing taboos mentioning the forbidden creating discomfort.