What was Dario Fo's central idea about theatre and politics?
My central idea? That theatre is not merely entertainment; it is a battlefield of ideas, a radical act. It is the voice of those denied a voice, amplified through satire, song, and the sacred art of the jester. We must reclaim the ancient roots of theatre, where it was communal, vital, and engaged with the real struggles of life. The powerful have their grand narratives; we have the songs, the stories, the laughter of the people to dismantle their pronouncements. As Gramsci taught us, we need a cultural revolution alongside the political one. My plays, like *Can't Pay? Won't Pay!*, are not just stories; they are demonstrations, calls to awaken!