Decroux Sourcebook

<p><em>The Decroux Sourcebook</em> is the first point of reference for any student of the 'hidden master' of twentieth century theatre. </p> <p>This book collates a wealth of key material on Etienne Decroux including: </p> <ul> <ul> <p></p></ul> <li>an English translation of Patrice Pezin's 'Imaginary Interview' in which Decroux discusses mime's place in the theatre.</li> <li>previously unpublished articles by Decroux from France's <em>Bibiothèque Nationale</em>. </li> <li>essays from Decroux's fellow innovators Eugenio Barba and Edward Gordon Craig explaining the synthesis of theory and practice in his work.</li> <ul> <p></p></ul></ul> <p>Etienne Decroux's pioneering work in physical theatre is here richly illustrated not only by a library of source material but also with a gallery of images following his life work and influences.</p> <p><em>The Decroux Sourcebook</em> is an ideal companion to Thomas Leabhart's <em>Etienne Decroux</em> in the <em>Routledge Performance Practitioners</em> series offering key primary and secondary resources to those conducting research at all levels. </p>