Pina Bausch

Routledge Performance Practitioners is a series of introductory guides to the key theatre-makers of the last century. Each volume explains the background to and the work of one of the major influences on twentieth- and twenty-first-century performance. These compact, well-illustrated, and clearly written books will unravel the contribution of modern theatre’s most charismatic innovators.

This newly-updated volume draws on unprecedented access to Pina Bausch's work to provide a beautifully written and illustrated guide to her dance theatre. This significantly revised second edition explores Pina Bausch’s work and methods by combining interviews, first-hand accounts, and practical exercises from her method for students of both dance and theatre. As the first English language overview of her work, this book offers new and exciting insight into the theatrical approach of a unique theatre practitioner.

This is an essential introduction to the life and work of one of the most significant choreographers/directors of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an initial exploration before going on to further, primary research, Routledge Performance Practitioners are unbeatable value for today’s student.