{"title":"Mr Peter Brook","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by the acclaimed theatre director and author, Mr Peter Brook. Renowned for his innovative and influential approaches to theatre, Mr Brook has redefined the way audiences perceive and experience stage productions. His profound impact on the arts extends beyond directing, reaching into the realm of writing, where he shares his vast knowledge and insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this collection, you’ll discover titles that delve into Mr Brook's life and career, offering a unique perspective on his creative philosophy. A highlight of this collection is \u003cem\u003eThe Shifting Point\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating memoir that provides a window into his world, spanning over four decades of boundary-pushing work in theatre. Through his books, Mr Brook invites readers to explore the transformative power of storytelling and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese Biography \u0026amp; Memoir titles are not just for theatre enthusiasts but also for anyone interested in understanding the profound interplay between art and life. Delve into the writings of Mr Peter Brook to uncover the thoughts of a visionary who has dedicated his life to the pursuit of artistic excellence and innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-shifting-point-by-mr-peter-brook-9781350069428","title":"The Shifting Point","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHailed as 'the theatrical event of this century' (\u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e), Peter Brook's unique dramatization of India's great epic poem, \u003ci\u003eThe Mahabharata\u003c\/i\u003e, played to ecstatic audiences worldwide. In \u003cem\u003eThe Shifting Point\u003c\/em\u003e, one of theatre's great visionaries assesses the lessons of his pioneering work from his brilliant debut at Stratford and the West End in the 1960s to the triumphant success of \u003ci\u003eThe Mahabharata\u003c\/i\u003e. With the bravura and insight of a great practitioner and explorer, he reveals some of the inspiration behind his extraordinary career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in Bloomsbury's Revelations series, Brook's account covers many of the groundbreaking productions that cemented his reputation as 'one of the artistic geniuses of our time' (\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Herald\u003c\/i\u003e): his controversial productions of \u003ci\u003eKing Lear\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRomeo and Juliet\u003c\/i\u003e; the three-month period in Africa which culminated in \u003ci\u003eThe Conference of the Birds\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eMarat\/Sade\u003c\/i\u003e; filming \u003ci\u003eKing Lear\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLord of the Flies\u003c\/i\u003e, and the epic \u003ci\u003eThe Mahabharata\u003c\/i\u003e. With Brook's reflections on the problems of Shakespeare and opera, and on a range of modern theatre artists including Grotowski, Gordon Craig, and Samuel Beckett, \u003cem\u003eThe Shifting Point\u003c\/em\u003e provides a uniquely revealing account of four decades of artistic exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'The great thing about Brook is that, in a medium where others provide answers, he keeps asking questions. This sage and stimulating book shows that, inside a sophisticated adult mind, lurks the intemperate curiosity of a child; which is the mark of genius.' (Michael Billington, \u003ci\u003eListener\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846635311340,"sku":"9781350069428","price":46.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18606563482668.jpg?v=1758916190"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/mr-peter-brook.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}