Om The Revolution in German Theatre 1900-1933 (Routledge Revivals)
First published in 1981, this book represents the first work in English to give a comprehensive account of the revolutionary developments in German theatre from the decline of Naturalism through the Expressionist upheaval to the political theatre of Piscator and Brecht. Early productions of KaiserΓÇÖs From Morning till Midnight and TollerΓÇÖs Transfiguration are presented as examples of Expressionism. A thorough analysis of PiscatorΓÇÖs Hoppla, Such is Life! And BrechtΓÇÖs Man show the similarities and differences in political theatre. In addition, elements of stage-craft are examined ΓÇö illustrated with tabulated information, an extensive chronology, and photographs and designs of productions.
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