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Brechtian Influence
See how Caryl Churchill has used Brecht’s epic theatre techniques to explore societal and political issues like gender, foreign policy, identity, and economics.
Dialogue and Language
Caryl Churchill is known for her experimental, non-realistic plays. The dialogue and language work in her plays inform the actors and communicate themes.
Feminism and Gender Matters
Explore the broad history of feminist theatre and how Caryl Churchill’s plays explore contemporary issues of gender and feminist values.
Royal Court Theatre
The Royal Court Theatre is a major theatre in London, first opening in 1870 as The New Chelsea Theatre. Explore the history and current status of the theatre.
The Workshop Process
Caryl Churchill’s plays are experimental in both their content and form. Discover the workshop processes involved in writing and producing Churchill’s plays.
Theatre During Thatcher
In 1979, Margaret Thatcher became the first female Prime Minister of the UK. Explore the influence of her social and economic policies on British theatre.