The Great European Stage Directors Volume 8: Bausch, Castellucci, Fabre

This volume explores the aesthetics of post-war European theatre through the work of Pina Bausch, Romeo Castellucci, and Jan Fabre, highlighting their use of repetition, language, theatricality, and the body.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 18 April 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This comprehensive volume delves into the profound impact of three renowned directors, Pina Bausch, Romeo Castellucci, and Jan Fabre, on post-war European theatre. Through in-depth discussions of their artistic poetics and comprehensive case studies of several iconic and lesser-known key works, the authors featured in this volume explore a diverse range of foundational aesthetic strategies that are central to the directors' artistic visions. These strategies encompass the intricate dynamics of repetition and fragmentation, the enduring significance of language in experimental theatre and dance, the delicate balance between theatricality and the authentic performative reality of the stage, and the equal importance accorded to text, image, and the body. By meticulously tracing these aesthetic threads, the authors present a vivid portrayal of how European stage directors have continuously reimagined their own position and role throughout the latter half of the 20th century. This volume serves as a valuable resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of theatre and performance, offering a deep understanding of the enduring legacy of these visionary artists.

Weight: 412g
Dimension: 157 x 234 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350445840