Vsevolod Meyerhold

By Jonathan Pitches

Book Overview

Vsevolod Meyerhold considers the life and work of the extraordinary twentieth-century director and theatre-maker. This compact, well-illustrated volume includes:

a biographical introduction to Meyerhold's life

a clear explanation of his theoretical writings

an analysis of his masterpiece production Revisor, or The Government Inspector

a comprehensive and usable description of the 'biomechanical' exercises he developed for training the actor.

As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an initial exploration before going on to further, primary research, Routledge Performance Practitioners offer unbeatable value for today's student.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0815378335
• ISBN13: 9780815378334
• Release Date: February 2018
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.1" x 7.8"