Abstract
Blythe’s verbatim play Little Revolution combines her signature method of ‘recorded delivery’ and a metatheatrical narrative of her presence in interviews and on riot scenes, creating a unique space for bearing witness to the nation in turmoil. Her narrative encompasses encounters with reporters and rioters as well as interviews with local community residents, and interweaves voices of people from different parts of Hackney. Responding to the audience’s desire for authenticity in a post-truth environment, this play tries to offer “listening ears” to unheard and marginalized voices. Blythe’s self-conscious references to her interviewing actions make her verbatim play appear like a truthful testimonial performance based on her witnessing. Therefore, the play encourages the spectator to participate as witness to the performance and discover the underlying causes of social problems.
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