Bertolt Brecht Biography

Bertolt Brecht was a German poet, playwright, and theatre director who radically transformed 20th-century theatre. His "epic theatre" synthesized theory and practice, using the stage as a forum for political ideas and critical aesthetics. Brecht sought to "re-function" theatrical production for new social uses, distinguishing him from other avant-garde approaches. His innovative form, which merged popular themes with experimental aesthetics, created a modernist realism with a lasting impact on drama, film, and theatrical practice worldwide.