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Dive into the updated and expanded insights of *Critical Theory And Performance*. This revised and enlarged edition offers an in-depth exploration of the dynamic interplay between critical theory and performance, incorporating new perspectives and essential content for scholars and students alike. It provides a comprehensive resource for understanding contemporary cultural and theatrical practices through a critical lens.

Antonin Artaud's seminal work, *The Theater and Its Double*, revolutionizes dramatic theory by advocating for a radical, visceral, and ritualistic theatrical experience. This foundational text introduces the concept of the 'Theater of Cruelty,' pushing for an avant-garde approach that strips away artifice, aiming to confront the audience with raw, transformative truths and fundamentally reshape our understanding of performance art theory.