Theatre: The Doctor

the search for the self in becketts theatre: waiting for godot and endgame

this thesis is based upon the works of samuel beckett. one of the greatest writers of contemporary literature. here, i have tried to focus on one of the main themes in becketts works: the search for the real "me" or the real self, which is not only a problem to be solved for beckett man but also for each of us. i have tried to show becketts techniques in approaching this unattainable goal, base...

On the Opera Theatre Simulation

In this paper we develop some considerations on multimedia applications, starting from the experience gained by implementing a multimedia representation of an opera theatre: namely the Teatro alla Scala di Milano. After a hyper-realistic approach influenced by current trends in multimedia applications we are now considering a more abstract approach, in order to stimulate the aesthetic experienc...

Explosions in the operating theatre.

Explosions in operating theatres do not occur frequently, but unless there is constant care and watchfulness, such catastrophies can descend with tragic suddenness, and may result in loss of life or limb. Those who work in operating theatres tend to forget the dangers lurking round the corner. The writer's purpose is to bring these hazards once again to their notice, and to point out afresh som...

Contemporary Theatre and the Experiential

In the context of the blurring of boundaries between club and theatre, game and theatre, and party and theatre, experiential spectatorship is spilling into the mainstream. This article starts from the recognition of the rapid rise of the experience economy as a turning point in consumer culture towards a specific appeal to the sensory body. The definition of experience in this analysis is key a...

Asepsis in the Operating Theatre