Artaud's Theatre of Cruelty

Artaud's Theatre of Cruelty is an avant-garde movement that seeks to evoke deep emotional responses by challenging traditional theatrical forms. Instead of conventional dialogue and storytelling, it uses intense physicality, startling sounds, and vivid imagery to confront audiences with raw, subconscious truths. Artaud believed theatre should be a visceral experience that awakens the senses and stirs primal feelings, aiming to break down mental barriers and connect on a deeper level. This approach emphasizes ritual, symbolism, and emotional authenticity over realistic representation, creating immersive and often provocative performances.