Peter Brook
Theater director and producer of 'Mahabharata'
Born
March 21st, 1925
100 years ago
Died
2022
3 years ago — 97 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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A prominent theater director and producer, focused on a range of innovative theatrical approaches. Worked extensively across Europe and the United States, establishing a reputation for bold reinterpretations of classical texts. Directed famous productions including the critically acclaimed 'Mahabharata' and 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. Emphasized the importance of the actor's physicality and the use of space in performance.
Directed the epic theater adaptation 'Mahabharata'
Produced influential productions of Shakespeare's works
Established the International Center for Theatre Research
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