Theatre Practice of Tadashi Suzuki

<p>A lively critical study of one of the most important innovators thinkers and directors in contemporary world theatre: Tadashi Suzuki. This book explores Suzuki's theatre practice and contains a DVD with practical Suzuki Method actor-training examples. <p/>For over forty years Tadashi Suzuki has been a unique and vital force in both Japanese and Western theatre creating and directing many internationally acclaimed productions including his most famous production <i>The Trojan Women </i>which toured throughout the world. <p/>Dr Paul Allain an experienced practitioner of the Suzuki Method re-evaluates Suzuki's work his development towards an international theatre aesthetic and his impact on performance all over the world. <p/>The DVD covers an actor training session (featuring both novices and an experienced practitioner with over ten years of Suzuki training) showing the physical moves. <p/>Captures aspects of Suzuki's work with an insider's grasp of theatre-making - an informative and inspirational read From the foreword by Katie Mitchell.</p>