John Ireland. Theater, War, and Memory in Crisis: Vichy, Algeria, the Aftermath

Key Points

• The study aims to examine how French and Francophone theatre addresses historical events that were deliberately hidden from public memory.
• Analyzed works of French and Francophone theatre focusing on Vichy and Algeria.
• Conducted interviews with theatre-makers and practitioners.
• Reviewed historical documents related to collaboration and human rights abuses.
• Uncovered the influence of Vichy collaboration on contemporary political theatre.
• Revealed how theatre serves as a medium for discussing historical oppression.
• Illustrated the ongoing impact of Algeria's independence struggle in current narratives.