Download or read book The Revolution in German Theatre 1900-1933 (Routledge Revivals) written by Michael Patterson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-01-18 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1981, this book represents the first work in English to give a comprehensive account of the revolutionary developments in German theatre from the decline of Naturalism through the Expressionist upheaval to the political theatre of Piscator and Brecht. Early productions of Kaiser�s From Morning till Midnight and Toller�s Transfiguration are presented as examples of Expressionism. A thorough analysis of Piscator�s Hoppla, Such is Life! And Brecht�s Man show the similarities and differences in political theatre. In addition, elements of stage-craft are examined � illustrated with tabulated information, an extensive chronology, and photographs and designs of productions.