Simulation and pleasure in participatory reenactment performance

Nevitt, Lucy

Abstract

Paper exploring the performative and ideological implications of immersive participation in historical re-enactment, with a particular focus on the re-enactment of violent encounters such as battles. Examples discussed included the Sealed Knot, the Royal Armouries museum, and the Society for Creative Anachronism.

Citation

Nevitt, L. (2008, September). Simulation and pleasure in participatory reenactment performance. Paper presented at Annual Conference of the Theatre and Performance Research Association (TaPRA), University of Leeds, UK

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (unpublished)
• Conference Name: Annual Conference of the Theatre and Performance Research Association (TaPRA)
• Conference Location: University of Leeds, UK
• Start Date: Sep 1, 2008
• End Date: Sep 1, 2008
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: battle reenactment, participatory performance, heritage, nationhood
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1009837
• Additional Information: Additional Information : Dr Nevitt no longer works for the University of the West of England. If you wish to contact her in connection with this research please email [e-mail] and we will forward your request on to her.; Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : Annual Conference of the Theatre and Performance Research Association (TaPRA)