Antonin Artaud: What Does \u27Theatre of Cruelty\u27 Look Like?

Antonin Artaud created a major body of theatrical theory he entitled \u27Theatre of Cruelty\u27. This thesis sets out to examine what Artaud\u27s theories look like, how they were formed, and whether they can be implemented. Artaud\u27s experience with a Balinese dance troupe in 1931 helped provide him with a concrete example of what his theatre of cruelty could be. However, it is unknown whether Artaud saw a true Balinese performance, or a highly stylized Western copy. Several major attempts have been made by theatrical practitioners to fulfill Artaud\u27s theories, and this study will investigate their efforts. The purpose of this study is to examine the foundations of Artaud\u27s cruelty movement, and to consider whether or not it can be implemented: What does \u27Theatre of Cruelty\u27 look like