Reinelt, J: After Brecht

This is the first book to fully explore contemporary British drama in light of the tremendous influence of German playwright Bertolt Brecht. The book is informed by the author's in-depth interviews with the featured playwrights; topics include Brecht and his influence, contemporary politics, the theater, and the six playwrights' work with the National Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company, and well-known fringe companies such as Foco Novo, Joint Stock, Portable Theatre, and 7:84.