Peter Brook.
Peter Brook is an English practitioner, film director and innovator, who studied in the practise of the empty space, and from a Marxist view. Influences;
He was influenced by other highly recognised practitioners such as Brecht which studied in the idea of ‘epic theatre’ which is the idea that the audience relates to the character, and it is naturalistic. He was also influenced by Edward Craig, which used natural, mobile theatre; he was provoked by lighting and staging. Peter Brook was heavily influenced by Antonin Artaud, who studied in the theatre of cruelty which includes intimidation and making the audience feel uncomfortable. He was also influenced by Joan Littlewood and many other practitioners.
Peter Brook has been involved in many productions such as;
He was influenced by other highly recognised practitioners such as Brecht which studied in the idea of ‘epic theatre’ which is the idea that the audience relates to the character, and it is naturalistic. He was also influenced by Edward Craig, which used natural, mobile theatre; he was provoked by lighting and staging. Peter Brook was heavily influenced by Antonin Artaud, who studied in the theatre of cruelty which includes intimidation and making the audience feel uncomfortable. He was also influenced by Joan Littlewood and many other practitioners.
Peter Brook has been involved in many productions such as;
· King Lear (1962)
· A Midsummer Night’s Dream (1970)
· Hamlet (1955)
· Oedipus and many more.
He has also won many awards for his work such as;
· Tony Award for best direction of play (A Midsummer Night’s Dream)
· Tony Award for best direction of play (Marat/Sade)
· Brigadier prize for Timon of Athens
· Society of West End Theatre award
Peter Brook wanted to break the normal conventions of theatre, he called this the deadly theatre as he felt it was boring, out dated, and the audience didn’t enjoy it.
Peter Brook believes you don’t have to perform theatre in a traditional theatre or stage, he believes it is more natural on the street pub or something natural. In his book ‘the empty space’ he introduced four different types of theatre which include; deadly, holy, rough and intermediate.
His drama is clear to understand, humorous and can also make the audience feel uncomfortable.
Peter Brook believes you don’t have to perform theatre in a traditional theatre or stage, he believes it is more natural on the street pub or something natural. In his book ‘the empty space’ he introduced four different types of theatre which include; deadly, holy, rough and intermediate.
His drama is clear to understand, humorous and can also make the audience feel uncomfortable.
