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IB Theatre: Antonin Artaud - Theatre & Cruelty

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General Resources

Artaud on Theatre
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Artaud's Theatre of Cruelty
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Antonin Artaud and the Theatre of Cruelty
from British Library
12 Helpful Theatre of Cruelty Flip Cards for Students
Ritual | Space | Total Theatre | Surreal | Ensemble | Spectators | Experimental | Movement | The Double | Communication | Text | Emotions
For Teacher - Guide for students to create solo and devised ensemble pieces

History

Interview with academic and Artaud author Dr. Ros Murray about Artaud and his lifetime of work
in nine parts, with connections to IB, GCSE, AS and A level specifications.

Britannica School Biography
The Movements: The Theatre of Cruelty
it reviews Antonin Artaud's resounding legacy in contemporary theatre.

Plays or Texts

Theatre of Cruelty Playtexts
from Drama Online Library

Convention - "Dramatic Elements"

63 Frightening Theatre of Cruelty Techniques
from "the Drama Teacher"
Antonin Artaud Acting Techniques 2019
A useful list of acting techniques in the style of Artaud’s theatre

Stagecraft

63 Frightening Theatre of Cruelty Techniques
from "the Drama Teacher"