The ringmaster. out now! | Karen Restaino

The Ringmaster: The Theatre of Manipulation examines the insidious forces of coercion and psychological control woven into everyday life. Spanning three generations of a single family, the story reveals how history inevitably repeats itself. Drawing on Aristotle’s theory of tragedy, the narrative becomes an imitation of life—serious, complete actions unfolding in dramatic form. The Ringmaster, both character and metaphor, evokes pity and fear, guiding the audience toward catharsis through the character's inevitable downfall. This downfall, set in motion by a tragic flaw—hamartia—and a fatal error in judgment, is meticulously orchestrated by the master manipulator himself: The Ringmaster. Seeks the perfect finale, his show will go on and on and on... http://www.karenrestaino.co.uk