Jerzy Grotowski Book order (chronological)
August 11, 1933 – January 14, 1999
Jerzy Grotowski was a Polish theatre director and innovator, pioneering the concepts of "theatre laboratory" and "poor theatre." His approach fundamentally transformed avant-garde theatre, focusing on the ritualistic and transformative aspects of acting. Grotowski explored theatre's potential as a space for authentic encounter and personal metamorphosis, pushing the boundaries of theatrical creation.
Divadlo a rituál
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Kniha prináša Grotowského najvýznamnejšie texty z jeho divadelného obdobia (1965 – 1969) i výber textov a recenzií popredných poľských teatrológov o ňom.
Towards a Poor Theatre
- 218 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Jerzy Grotowski created the Theatre Laboratory in 1959 in Opole in south-west Poland. His work since then, with a small permanent company, has become a source of interest to many modern directors. This is a record of the ideas that have motivated the work of the Theatre Laboratory.
