This Study Considers Richard Brinsley Sheridan's Theatrical And Political Commitments Side By Side. It Offers A Challenging New Take On A Misunderstood Writer And Presents Important New Insights Into The Relationship Between Theatre And Parliament In The 18th Century. Prologue : 'the Atlas Of The Stage And State' -- Representing (mis)representation. First Principles : The American War And The 'playwright Patriot' ; 'gross Deceptions' : Newspapers, Theatre, And The Propaganda War -- Rhetorics Of Atrocity. Tyranny In India, Or, Britain's Character Lost : A Tragedy ; 'hear Me!' : Pizarro And The Politics Of Silence -- Revolutionary Stage Effects. Managing Performance : State, Spectacle, Spectators ; 'systems Of Terror' : The Scenography Of Incarceration -- Epilogue : 'sherry Andrews' And The Antitheatricality Of Politics. Bibliographic Level Mode Of Issuance: Monograph Includes Bibliographical References And Index. English