{"title":"Jacques Lecoq","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the influential world of Jacques Lecoq, an iconic figure in the realm of performing arts. Renowned for his innovative approach to physical theatre, Lecoq’s works offer profound insights into the art of movement and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough \u003cem\u003eThe Moving Body (Le Corps Poétique)\u003c\/em\u003e and other pivotal texts, Lecoq delves into the mechanics of human expressions, offering invaluable guidance to actors, directors, and educators alike. His methodologies encourage creativity by centring on the body as the primary instrument of performance, making his books essential reading for anyone passionate about theatre and performance studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore these enriching contributions to arts and culture, and gain a deeper understanding of the dynamic interplay between mind and body in performing arts. Whether you're an aspiring actor or an aficionado of theatrical craftsmanship, Jacques Lecoq’s collection is a gateway to a richer appreciation of the stage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-moving-body-le-corps-poetique-by-jacques-lecoq-9781474244763","title":"The Moving Body (Le Corps Poétique)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn life, I want students to be alive and on stage I want them to be artists\u003c\/i\u003e - Jacques Lecoq\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJacques Lecoq was one of the most inspirational theatre teachers of our age. In \u003ci\u003eThe Moving Body\u003c\/i\u003e, he shares with us first-hand his unique philosophy of performance, improvisation, masks, movement, and gesture, which together form one of the greatest influences on contemporary theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeutral mask, character mask and counter masks, \u003ci\u003ebouffons\u003c\/i\u003e, acrobatics, \u003ci\u003ecommedia\u003c\/i\u003e, clowns and complicity: all the famous Lecoq techniques are covered in this book - techniques that have made their way into the work of former collaborators and students including Dario Fo, Ariane Mnouchkine, Yasmina Reza, and Theatre de Complicite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book contains a foreword by Simon McBurney, a critical introduction by Mark Evans, and an afterword by Fay Lecoq, Director of the International Theatre School in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47341349503212,"sku":"9781474244763","price":38.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24585153482712.jpg?v=1772190013"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jacques-lecoq.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}