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1962

Brecht on Brecht

Written by George Tabori

Play Details

Context

Artistic Director 
George Devine

Dates Performed

Tuesday 11th September 1962
Main House (Downstairs)

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.

Director(s)

John Bird

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

Bertolt Brecht