‘Nightclubbing’ was the first post dramatic performance I’ve seen. I believe this is an example of post dramatic performance as it conveys a message using a fractured narrative and emphasises it using palimpsestuous intertextuality. Both of these elements are common within post dramatic performances.
This piece was performed by two actors as it tackled the issue of modern-day racism, specifically focusing on racism in nightclubs. Although this was their intended narrative this was not clear in the actual performance; I believe this was effective as it allowed the audience to interpret the narrative and therefore felt more like pull-media rather than push-media. However, if the director of this this piece wanted the audience to leave with a specific reaction then I believe the choreography of this performance was ineffective.
Both the set and costumes used in this performance were minimalistic, the props consisted of a large black sheet, a microphone and a laptop whilst the central protagonist only wore underwear throughout the entirety of the performance. I believe this was effective at keeping the audience engaged with the narrative as it was unorthodox to be seen in such a revealing outfit, however if you take the male gaze theory into account this may have also may have distracted some audience members from key moments in the narrative.
