Routledge Nationalism and Youth in Theatre and Performance

Nationalism and Youth in Theatre and Performance examines the complex role children and young people play within national political theatre. This scholarly work looks at how youth engage in patriotic, interrogative, or antagonistic performances as they build their own connections to nationhood. While many assume children are excluded from political action or public discourse, this book challenges that idea. It explains how adults frequently place children at the heart of political debates through the rhetoric of future generations. Furthermore, it explores how children actively insert themselves into public life through performance. Part of the Routledge Advances in Theatre and Performance Studies series, this text provides deep insights into how youth enact their identities on stage and in public spaces. It is an essential resource for those studying the intersection of youth, politics, and the performing arts.