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antitheatre

nounmasculinetécnico/ɐ̃.ti.ti.'a.tɾu/low

an·ti·te·a·tro

Definition

A form of theatre that rejects traditional dramatic conventions, such as linear plot, psychological characters, or the illusion of reality.
The play is a clear example of antitheatre, challenging all audience expectations.
The antitheatre movement flourished in the 20th century.
Common collocations
antitheatre playantitheatre authorantitheatre aesthetic

Etymology

Formado por anti- (contra) + teatro, do grego 'theatron' (lugar para ver).

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