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The empty space

by Peter Brook

This work provides an analysis of 20th-century theatrical developments, including Method Acting and Brechtian techniques. It examines the nature of performance and how the stage functions to create illusions and engage audiences.

Accession 8102 ISBN 0140214151 Publisher Penguin
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