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posted on 2023-08-30, 14:24 authored by Nigel WardThis is the opening chapter of the book and sets out the context in which Jacques Lecoq developed his approaches to physical theatre. Starting with the premiere of Jarry's 'Ubu Roi', it examines the theatrical experiments in the French theatre of the early twentieth century and the changing idea of the body in performance. Special focus is given to the work of Jacques Copeau and Antonin Artaud.
History
Refereed
- Yes
Page range
12-18Number of pages
444External DOI
Publisher
RoutledgePlace of publication
Abingdon, UKTitle of book
The Routledge Companion to Jacques LecoqISBN
9781138818422Editors
Mark Evans, Rick KempFile version
- Accepted version
Language
- eng