Interactive representation of trauma in postmodern theatre: Audience and character interaction in Bryony Lavery’s Frozen

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Audience engagement in Bryony Lavery's Frozen transforms trauma into an immersive experience, fostering emotional connections.
The play utilizes theatrical techniques—like fragmented narrative—to blur the lines between character and audience interaction.
Trauma representation in Frozen invokes theories from experts like Cathy Caruth and Judith Herman, enhancing emotional involvement.
Interactive theatrical forms in contemporary performance signal a vital shift in how trauma can be expressed and felt.

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This analysis reveals how character interaction and trauma portrayal impact audience engagement in postmodern theatre.

Merve Feryal Ashmawy (2025) studied this question.

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