Falk Richter Book order

Falk Richter, “Director of the Year 2018“ (Theater heute), is one of today’s most important and internationally influential theatremakers. In his lectures on dramatic composition Richter lays out his model of theatre-making: where research, text, dance, video, and music merge into a highly personal and political „Gesamtkunstwerk“. Falk Richter (born 1969) is a Berlin based writer and director. His plays have been translated into more than 35 languages and performed all over the world. Richter is Professor for Performing Arts in Copenhagen. This book includes his lectures and three of his most renowned plays: Under Ice (Unter Eis), Small Town Boy and Fear.

The book features a collection of powerful monologues that provide a critical examination of capitalism, showcasing the insights of acclaimed German playwright Falk Richter. Through compelling narratives, it explores the impact of economic systems on individuals and society, revealing the complexities and contradictions inherent in modern life. Richter's thought-provoking commentary invites readers to reflect on the pervasive influence of capitalism and its implications for human relationships and identity.

Falk Richter's gripping play examines state control and self control and how the civic dream can turn into an Orwellian nightmare. A married couple live in what appears to be an ideal neighbourhood, protected from the dangers of the outside world. But what happens when this utopian world becomes a new form of prison?