“Theatre of the absurd was getting a new currency as the anti-austerity movement started up against the backdrop of global economic fracture. ”
— Salman Rushdie
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When people began to protest against strict money-saving measures due to a worldwide economic crisis, a style of drama called the 'Theatre of the Absurd' became popular again. This type of theater often shows how life can sometimes seem meaningless or bizarre. As people struggled with financial difficulties and began questioning their world, these absurd plays felt more relevant. For example, if you suddenly lost your job because of a big financial crash and nothing seemed to make sense anymore, watching a play that mirrored that confusion could be oddly comforting. People can use this kind of theater to reflect on their own chaotic experiences and find some relief in knowing they're not alone in feeling bewildered.
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