Synopsis:

 This is the first book to address theatre and ethics directly, providing an overview of its key concerns and raising fundamental questions about what theatre is for and how audiences interact with it. It is one of the first titles in a vibrant and eye-catching new series of 'short, sharp, shots' for theatre students. This is the first book to address theatre and ethics as a topic directly. It raises fundamental questions about what theatre is for and how audiences interact with it. What is ethics and what has it got to do with theatre? Drawing on both theoretical material and practical examples, Ridout makes a clear and compelling critical intervention, raising fundamental questions about what theatre is for and how audiences interact with it.