October 23, 2025

The Body in the Theatre-The Body on the Operating Table Super Hospital with Performative Entertainment

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OHOlav HarsløfRoskilde University

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Analysis reveals that performances may enhance recovery from medical and mental illnesses in patients at Epidaurus, suggesting a unique interplay between art and healing.

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Recovery was influenced by experiences in the theatre space, integrating music and dance for patients.
Surgical expertise for the brain and other organs at the super hospital supported broader treatment of medical illnesses.
Performances included genres like classical comedies and tragedies, enriching healing within a historical context.
Aesthetic experiences provided a dual benefit for patients, aiding both relaxation and focus amidst medical treatment.

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Olav Harsløf (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68fa1210f9f8b44535bfcd38 https://doi.org/10.12681/ps2023.8387

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Analysis reveals that performances may enhance recovery from medical and mental illnesses in patients at Epidaurus, suggesting a unique interplay between art and healing.

The Body in the Theatre-The Body on the Operating Table Super Hospital with Performative Entertainment

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The Body in the Theatre-The Body on the Operating Table Super Hospital with Performative Entertainment

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