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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 life a clear explanation of his theoretical writings an analysis of his masterpiece production Revisor, or The Government Inspector a 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.

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'Pitches' skill ... is impressive.' Aleks Sierz, The Times Higher Education Supplement 'A useful entry point.' Theatre Research International

'Pitches skill ... is impressive.' - Aleks Sierz, The Times Higher Education Supplement 'A useful entry point.' - Theatre Research International

'Pitches' skill ... is impressive.' Aleks Sierz, The Times Higher Education Supplement 'A useful entry point.' Theatre Research International

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Jonathan Pitches is Professor of Theatre and Performance at the University of Leeds in the School of Performance and Cultural Industries. He is founding co-editor of the journal Theatre, Dance and Performance Training.

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