Zoob, David
Brecht: A Practical Handbook
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848425361
- author:
- Zoob, David
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Nick Hern Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.8 centimetres (0.32 kg
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Performing Arts, Acting & Auditioning
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
A practical and accessible approach to Bertolt Brecht's theatre theories is presented in this handbook. Theatre practitioner and academic Dave Zoob demystifies Brecht's ideas, offering a study and performance approach that can be applied to a wide range of texts and theatre styles. The book includes close analysis of texts by writers such as Shakespeare, Chekhov, Miller, Pinter, and Brecht himself, as well as dozens of exercises to help turn theory into practice. Brecht's principles for a politicised theatre are explored, and their application to various dramas and devised material is demonstrated. This book is ideal for students, teachers, actors, and theatre-makers looking to gain a deeper understanding of Brecht's ideas and their practical application. With its innovative exercises and analysis, this handbook provides a valuable resource for anyone working with Brecht's theories.