Postmodern Drama: The New Theatre
Introduction to Postmodern Drama The drama of the post-war period shares a common spirit with the novels and poetry from the 1950s onwards. It focuses on life at its most basic level, stripped of illusions and myths, confronting existential questions without seeking easy solutions. All literary forms of this era emphasize facing harsh realities and accepting human suffering, reflecting the unheroic role assigned to man in an absurd universe. Postmodern drama sharpens this focus further, daringly innovating in technique and challenging social and moral norms more than its poetic and novelistic counterparts. John Osborne: Pioneer of the Angry Young Men Movement Short Bio John Osborne (1929-1994) revolutionized British theatre with his play "Look Back in Anger" (1956), which challenged middle-class values and introduced a new realism to the stage. Major Works Look Back in Anger (1956) : A landmark play that marked the beginning of the Angry Young Men movement. Epitaph for George Dillon (1…