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The Theatre and Its Double : Essays by Calder, John;Artaud, Antonin is a performing arts available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Theatre and Its Double : Essays about?

The Theatre and Its Double is a collection of essays detailing Antonin Artaud's radical theories on drama and theatre, which he saw as being stifled by conservatism and lack of experimentation. Containing the famous manifestos of the 'Theatre of Cruelty', the collection analyses the underlying impulses of performance, provides some suggestions on a physical-training method for actors and actresses, and features a long appreciation of the expressive values of Eastern dance drama.

Who reads The Theatre and Its Double : Essays?

It is typically read by artists, cooks, musicians and hobbyists working from how-to references.

Common subject areas: arts, cooking, music, crafts.

Author
Calder, John;Artaud, Antonin
Publisher
Calder Publications
Published
2005
Language
EN
ISBN
9780714507033
Category
performing arts
Subjects
Sports, Literary Fiction, Performing Arts
Updated
2026-03-25

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