Exploring Physical Theatre by Jeni Whittaker

Exploring Physical Theatre

• Aims to demystify and make accessible the world of physical theatre;
• Traces the twentieth century development of physical theatre through Michael Chekhov, Meyerhold, Jacques LeCoq and others;
• Details other influences such as commedia and clowning;
• Explores the practical uses of physical theatre for devising as well as for general classwork;
• Explores all practitioners and ideas practically and in an accessible way for students.