Towards a Third Theatre - Eugenio Barba and the Odin Teatret (Paperback, 2nd edition)

Eugenio Barba is one of Europe's leading theatre directors who has been at the forefront of experimental and group theatre for more than twenty years. In "Towards a Third Theatre, " Ian Watson examines the historical development of Barba's unique training and dramaturgical methods and describes most of his major productions. He discusses Barba's sociological ideas on group theatre, as well as his theories on acting technique, dramaturgy and training and looks in detailat his intercultural research at the International School of Theatre Anthropology.
Available now in paper, "Towards a Third Theatre" is an invaluable introduction to Barba and an essential companion to Barba's own "Dictionary of Theatre Anthropology." This is an important book for anyone interested in the future of performance.