This newly-updated volume looks at the scope of Augusto Boal\'s career from his early work as a playwright and director in Sao Paulo in the 1950s, to the development of his ground-breaking manifesto in the 1970s for a \'Theatre of the Oppressed\'. Offering fascinating reading for anyone interested in the role that theatre can play in stimulating social and personal change, this useful study includes:a biographical and historical overview of Boal\'s career as theatre practitioner and directoran in-depth analysis of Boal\'s classic text on radical theatrean exploration of training and production techniquespractical guidance to Boal\'s workshop methodsThis is an essential introduction to the work of a practitioner who has had a tremendous impact on contemporary theatre. As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an initial exploration before going on to further, primary research, Routledge Performance Practitioners are unbeatable value for today\'s student. 7 Halftones, black and white