Prof Jonathan Pitches Vsevolod Meyerhold

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Vsevolod Meyerhold considers the life and work of the extraordinary twentieth-century director and theatre-maker. This compact, well-illustrated volume includes:a biographical introduction to Meyerhold's lifea clear explanation of his theoretical writingsan analysis of his masterpiece production Revisor, or The Government Inspectora comprehensive and usable description of the 'biomechanical' exercises he developed for training the actor.As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an initial exploration before going on to further, primary research, Routledge Performance Practitioners offer unbeatable value for today's student.