Antonin Artaud – Practical Approaches to a Theatre of Cruelty
This two part video showcases practical approaches to working with Artaud and the Theatre of Cruelty.
This two part video showcases practical approaches to working with Artaud and the Theatre of Cruelty.
Antonin Artaud
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This two part video showcases practical approaches to working with Artaud and the Theatre of Cruelty.
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Rowan Atkinson and Angus Deayton in Boston doing a live performance of the same styles of humor we've seen in Mr. Bean and Blackadder. Included are lessons on Shakespearean acting, a school headmaster meeting with the father of a boy he's beaten to death, and tips for having a successful date.
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