Antonin Artaud

Routledge Performance Practitioners is a series of introductory guides to the key theatre-makers of the last century, focusing on Antonin Artaud's life, work, theories, and practical exercises. It provides an overview of Artaud's life, an analysis of his key theories, a consideration of his work as a director, and practical exercises to develop an approach to theatre based on his key ideas.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 31 December 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Routledge Performance Practitioners is a captivating series of introductory guides that delve into the lives and works of the most influential theatre-makers of the past century. Each volume in this series offers a comprehensive exploration of the background and artistic contributions of one of the major influences on twentieth- and twenty-first-century performance.

Antonin Artaud, a renowned theatre-maker and theorist, left an indelible mark on contemporary approaches to performance. This groundbreaking book is the first to seamlessly blend an overview of Artaud's life with a focused examination of his remarkable career as an actor and director. It delves into his key theories, such as the Theatre of Cruelty and the double, and examines his influential work as the director of the Théâtre Alfred Jarry, where he brought Strindberg's A Dream Play to life. Additionally, the book includes practical exercises designed to help students develop an approach to theatre rooted in Artaud's profound ideas.

Whether you are a student embarking on a journey of critical understanding or an aspiring performer seeking to explore the foundations of theatre, Routledge Performance Practitioners is an invaluable resource. These concise and accessible volumes provide a solid foundation for further exploration and provide a deeper appreciation of the remarkable contributions of the theatre-makers featured in this series.

Weight: 476g
Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367029777