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Antonin Artaud 

Antonin Artaud created the idea of a Theatre of Cruelty.  He believed theatre relied too heavily on written word and realism.  His style relied on energetic and physical performances.  (Tourelle & McNamara:1998)

RESEARCH

BOOKS: 
Artaud, A. (1958)  Theatre and Its Double, Trans. Richards,M. New York: Grove Weidenfeld 
Tourelle, L. & McNamara, M. (1998) Perfromance : A Practical Approach to Drama, Melbourne: Heinemann

WEBSITES:

Artaud Wikipedia Overview

Artaud

Theatre of Cruelty

Class Notes  

Theatre of Cruelty Conventions - Justin Cash - The Drama Teacher
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Antonin Artaud - Theatre Links  

FIVE Truths - HL SOLO



Artaudian Techniques
  • Visual Poetry - movement, gesture and dance instead of word to communicate; Used music, sound effects - stylised movement - emotional impact.
  • Creating a dream world - use of ritual, masks, tradition and striking costumes; No scenery just symbolic objects; Combines with movement, lights and music - affect the emotion and subconscious - like dreams.
  • Assaulting the audience - using lights, music, sound, images ( now technology can also use film). Be shocked into confronting themselves.
  • Involving the audience -action would take place all around them. ,  Audience would feel part of the action.
  • Skills of an actor - Highly skilled - use of the  body and voice; total commitment; emotionally involved in their work and convinced of the truth of it.
  • Deliberate cruelty - attack on the emotions.  Designed to shock and totally involve them.  Use of violent, terrifying and shocking actions and images. 


Theatre Performances inspired by Artaud

Energy and Life by La Fura del Baus - from Youtube

Imperium by La Fura del Baus - Beijing 798 - from Youtube

La Fura del Baud from Youtube

Dead Dreams of Monochrome men by DV8 from Youtube

Frantic Assembly from Youtube

Moonwater by Cloud Gate from Youtube

Catherine Rankin - 2023