Routledge On Directing and Dramaturgy: Burning the House

"A theatre which is able to speak to each spectator in a different and penetrating language is not a fantastic idea, nor a utopia. This is the theatre for which many of us, directors and leaders of groups, trained for a long time....." - from the Introduction On Directing is Eugenio Barba's unprecedented account of his own life and work. This is a major retrospective of Barba's working methods, his practical techniques, and the life experiences which fed directly into his theatre-making. On Directing is an inspirational resource. It is a dramaturgy of dramaturgies, and a professional autobiography, from one of the most significant and influential directors and theorists working today. It provides unique insights into a philosophy and practice of directing for the beginning student, the experienced practitioner, and everyone in between. Review 'On Directing and Dramaturgy is a remarkable account of an emotional and passionate engagement with theatre practice as a maker and teacher' – Sam Bicknell, Contemporary Theatre Review 'a deeply rich collection of memoirs, notes, letters, criticism and observation that goes some way towards a demonstrable creative process' – Sam Bicknell, Contemporary Theatre Review 'The material Barba presents and the form his discussion takes are both original. His book includes a wealth of information on the rehearsals of particular pieces by Odin Teatret' – Sam Bicknell, Contemporary Theatre Review 'On Directing and Dramaturgy is a remarkable account of an emotional and passionate engagement with theatre practice as a maker and teacher' – Sam Bicknell, Contemporary Theatre Review 'a book that does well to enrich the canon through its subtly woven documentation of a pedagogy that has never been solely confined to the four walls of a rehearsal room' – Sam Bicknell, Contemporary Theatre Review About the Author Nordisk Teaterlaboratorium, Holstebro, Denmark International School of Theatre Anthropology