Theorist

Bertold Brecht was a famous director and theatrical theory writer from Germany who died in 1956.

His work was often centered around his own political beliefs as he thought theatre could be used as a tool to get a message across.

He is famed for using techniques such as 'breaking down the fourth wall', 'alienation' and for coining the phrase 'Epic Theatre'.

Below are some useful websites on Bertold Brecht:

http://www.teachit.co.uk/armoore/drama/brecht.htm

http://www.usq.edu.au/artsworx/schoolresources/mothercourage/Brechtian%20Techniques