Augusto Boal (Paperback)

This newly-updated volume looks at the scope of Augusto Boal's career from his early work as a playwright and director in Sao Paulo in the 1950s, to the development of his ground-breaking manifesto in the 1970s for a 'Theatre of the Oppressed'. Offering fascinating reading for anyone interested in the role that theatre can play in stimulating social and personal change, this useful study includes: a biographical and historical overview of Boal's career as theatre practitioner and director an in-depth analysis of Boal's classic text on radical theatre an exploration of training and production techniques practical guidance to Boal's workshop methods This is an essential introduction to the work of a practitioner who has had a tremendous impact on contemporary theatre. As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an initial exploration before going on to further, primary research, Routledge Performance Practitioners are unbeatable value for today's student.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Performance Practitioners
Release date:	June 2018
First published:	2004
Authors:	Frances Babbage
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	156
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-59201-8
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Technical & background skills > General Promotions
LSN:	1-138-59201-3
Barcode:	9781138592018

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