Statements (100)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:theatrical_performances
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
surrealism
the counterculture movement avant-garde movements avant-garde art the avant-garde post-World War II Europe dadaism |
| gptkbp:characteristic |
existential themes
nonsensical dialogue disjointed plot |
| gptkbp:characterized_by |
nonsensical dialogue
disjointed narratives disjointed plots lack of conventional structure illogical situations lack of clear plot |
| gptkbp:criticism |
challenged traditional narrative structures
challenged traditional narrative explored existential themes often criticized for lack of character development often criticized for lack of plot seen as elitist by some critics challenged traditional narrative forms provoked philosophical discussions explored the limits of language provoked audience discomfort |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced modern theatre
influenced literature influenced film and television influenced film influenced film and literature inspired film and literature inspired postmodern literature |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Theatre of the Absurd
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Dadaism
gptkb:Surrealism existential philosophy |
| gptkbp:key_concept |
alienation
the absurd the search for meaning |
| gptkbp:legacy |
inspired adaptations in various media
remains a subject of academic study continues to influence playwrights today continues to influence contemporary playwrights |
| gptkbp:notable_awards |
gptkb:Drama_Desk_Awards
gptkb:Molière_Awards gptkb:Obie_Awards gptkb:Tony_Award gptkb:Laurence_Olivier_Awards |
| gptkbp:notable_games |
gptkb:Harold_Pinter
gptkb:The_Bald_Soprano gptkb:Jean_Genet gptkb:Endgame gptkb:Rhinocéros gptkb:Samuel_Beckett gptkb:Eugène_Ionesco gptkb:The_Birthday_Party gptkb:Waiting_for_Godot |
| gptkbp:notable_locations |
gptkb:The_Gate_Theatre
gptkb:The_American_Place_Theatre gptkb:The_Royal_Court_Theatre gptkb:The_Living_Theatre The Theatre de la Huchette |
| gptkbp:notable_production |
gptkb:The_Lesson
gptkb:The_Chairs gptkb:The_Homecoming gptkb:The_Zoo_Story gptkb:Krapp's_Last_Tape |
| gptkbp:notable_works |
gptkb:The_Bald_Soprano
gptkb:Endgame gptkb:The_Chairs gptkb:The_Maids gptkb:The_Birthday_Party gptkb:The_Homecoming gptkb:Waiting_for_Godot |
| gptkbp:origin |
mid-20th century
post-World War II Europe |
| gptkbp:performance_style |
non-linear narratives
nonlinear storytelling absurdist humor minimalist sets emphasis on physicality disjointed narratives unconventional staging nonlinear structure lack of traditional plot structure |
| gptkbp:theme |
the absurdity of human existence
isolation of the individual the meaninglessness of life |
| gptkbp:themes |
alienation
the passage of time isolation communication breakdown the absurdity of human existence absurdity of human existence isolation of the individual the meaninglessness of life |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Harold_Pinter
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
|