Absurd Theatre, is a dramatic movement that emerged in the mid 20th century, it explores themes such as existentialism, unconventional narrative structures and rejects the conventions of traditional theatre. The term was popularized by Martin Esslin in his book "The Theatre of the Absurd" in 1961.
Metamorphosis was originally written by Kafka as a novella in 1912, however in 1969 the play was adapted by Berkoff.
The other place, written and directed by Alexander Zeldin, is a tragedy inspired by Sophocles' Antigone. The main themes of the play consist of grief, and how different characters deal with it, and relationships. further, the play depicts themes such as secrecy and fear.
Berkoff was an actor, director, and writer born on the 3rd of august 1937 from Stepney London. He was born Leslie Steven Berks into a Romanian Jewish background. He was influenced by directors and writers such as Brecht, Artaud, Lecoq, and Kabuki Theatre.
Accidental Death of an Anarchist (Morte accidentale di un anarchico) is a farcical play written by Italian playwright Dario Fo in 1970. It is based on real events surrounding the death of an Italian anarchist named Giuseppe Pinelli, who died of "accidental" circumstances while in police custody in 1969.
Brechtian theatre is a form of epic theatre that has developed from the German playwright Bertolt Brecht. the style of theatre aims to portray politically and socially relevant points of interest in order to make the audience think and question the world around them. Brechtian theatre is commonly described as 'Theatre for the Brain'.
William Shakespeare, born 1564, was a well-renowned playwright during the Elizabethan and Jacobean periods of medieval history. he was most famously known for his romantics and tragedies such as Romeo and Juliet, and Hamlet. Shakespeare's plays focused mainly on British history, blending facts and legend. furthermore he focuses on political and...
Punchdrunk is an immersive style of theatre founded by Felix Barret in 2000.
Konstantin Stanislavski was a Russian actor and director, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of theatre.
Commedia dell'arte is a physical theatre that originated in Italy during the 16th century. it uses the emphasis of body characteristics and physical movements in order to create a comedic and often satirical play and environment.