The power of proximity and the theatre of touch: what losing live audiences may mean for theatre
- Written by Daniel Johnston, Research Affiliate, University of Sydney
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Being close to others is intrinsically associated with theatre.
In Shakespeare’s London, theatre gatherings were condemned by the Puritans as evil. They thought the plague spread by theatre crowds was God’s punishment on the wicked for indulging in pastimes such as acting.
The shutting down of Broadway and the West End...