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Immersive Theatre: Principles, History, Perspectives

Immersive Theatre: Principles, History, Perspectives

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Keywords: immersiveness, interactivity, immersion, performance, interdisciplinarity, multimedia, technology, installation, nonlinearity, innovation, space, narrative

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Kadamanyani Chintsiya, Grashina A.A. Immersive Theatre: Principles, History, Perspectives. // Theory and History of Art. 2024. N 1/2, p.309–333

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N 1/2, 2024

Abstract

Immersive theatre is a genre that in recent years has been gaining more and more attention from both creative teams and the public. This innovative form of theatre challenges traditional views on performance, offering viewers a unique, vivid experience.

Based on historical and modern examples, in this article we consider various social, cultural and historical aspects and events that have shaped immersive theatre in its modern form. We also study the main provisions put forward by the ideologists of the direction to give an idea of the evolution of immersive theatre and identify the key factors that contributed to its success as a dynamic and innovative form of modern theatre.

The article also examines the trends of immersive theatre, including the integration of new technologies, interdisciplinary cooperation and the creation of performances affecting pressing social and political issues.

The purpose of this article is to analyze immersive theatre in the context of artistic culture, study its history, trace the stages of development and determine prospects.

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