Vsevolod Meyerhold Av Prof Jonathan (University Of Leeds Uk) Pitches

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