Play Details
Context
Artistic Director
George Devine
Dates Performed
Tuesday 11th September 1962
Main House (Downstairs)
Form
Play Details
Synopsis
Brecht on Brecht is a compelling and insightful portrait of the renowned playwright and poet Bertolt Brecht. Rather than a traditional play, this piece is a curated collection of Brecht’s writings, offering a deep dive into his life and work. In 1963, George Tabori meticulously assembled poems and excerpts from Brecht’s plays, arranging them thematically to mirror Brecht’s own life experiences. This assemblage serves as the script for “Brecht on Brecht,” creating a rich, multifaceted exploration of Brecht’s thoughts, themes, and artistic journey.
Cast & Creative
Cast
George Devine
Cast
Barry Foster
Cast
Valerie Gearon
Cast
Lotte Lenya
Cast
Norman Rossington
Designer
Kurt Weill
Designer
Hans Eisler
Designer
Paul Dessau
Sound