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Jeff Nuttall

    Jeff Nuttall s'impose comme un génie singulier et aux multiples facettes, dont les talents couvrent la performance, la poésie, la musique et l'exploration théorique. Son œuvre est profondément ancrée dans la riche trame des arts européens du XXe siècle, offrant un contraste saisissant avec les tendances culturelles contemporaines. À une époque souvent marquée par la superficialité et la répétition, les créations de Nuttall célèbrent avec vivacité des valeurs durables. Son approche distinctive et ses talents exubérants promettent une rencontre vivifiante et joyeuse avec l'art.

    Physical Theatres
    King Twist
    • King Twist

      A Portrait of Frank Randle

      • 148pages
      • 6 heures de lecture

      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.

      King Twist
    • Physical Theatres

      A Critical Reader

      • 320pages
      • 12 heures de lecture

      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.

      Physical Theatres