The book offers a vivid portrayal of Frank Randle, a comedic figure renowned for his humor. Through interviews with Randle's friends, colleagues, and family, the author embarks on a personal journey to uncover the essence of Randle's character and the impact he had on those around him. This exploration not only highlights Randle's comedic genius but also reflects the author's quest for understanding a complex individual.
Jeff Nuttall Boeken
Jeff Nuttall is een uniek, veelzijdig genie, wiens talenten zich uitstrekken over performancekunst, poëzie, muziek en theoretische verkenning. Zijn werk is diep geworteld in het rijke tapijt van de twintigste-eeuwse Europese kunst, en biedt een schril contrast met hedendaagse culturele trends. In een tijdperk dat vaak wordt gekenmerkt door oppervlakkigheid en herhaling, zijn Nuttalls creaties een levendige viering van blijvende waarden. Zijn onderscheidende aanpak en uitbundige vaardigheden beloven een verkwikkende en vreugdevolle ontmoeting met kunst.
Physical Theatres: A Critical Reader is an invaluable resource for students of physically orientated theatre and performance. This book aims to trace the roots and development of physicality in theatre by combining practical experience of the field with a strong historical and theoretical underpinning.In exploring the histories, cross-overs and intersections of physical theatres, this critical Reader provides:six new, specially commissioned essays, covering each of the book s main themes, from technical traditions to contemporary practises discussion of issues such as the foregrounding of the body, training and performance processes, and the origins of theatre in both play and human cognition a focus on the relationship and tensions between the verbal and the physical in theatre contributions from Augusto Boal, Stephen Berkoff, tienne Decroux, Bertolt Brecht, David George, J-J. Rousseau, Ana Sanchez Colberg, Michael Chekhov, Jeff Nuttall, Jacques Lecoq, Yoshi Oida, Mike Pearson, and Aristotle.