Theatre and Christianity

This critical new title in the <i>Theatre & series</i> explores the fluctuating relationship between theatre and Christianity by focusing on key points of intersection - the challenge of realism and the real the treatment of women and the role of amateur performance. It covers a wide range of examples from medieval times to today examining how theatre and Christianity have sometimes clashed dramatically and sometimes embraced one another to great effect. <br/><br/>Engaging and enlightening this book offers an insight into the complex dynamic between theatre and Christianity perfect for undergraduate and postgraduate students of theatre or religious studies.