Writing Brecht @writingbrecht
Writing Brecht is an international research and translation project, supported by the AHRC and the Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages at Oxford. brecht.mml.ox.ac.uk Oxford, UK Joined May 2013-
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Watch this new talented and politicised generation of millenial theatre-makers, who grew up in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crash. From the Fleischhacker workshop for young people, exploring Brecht, political theatre. youtu.be/w3L6SHclyn4
BRECHT's FLEISCHHACKER in London. Join us for the first ever UK viewings of this timely play fragment by Bertolt Brecht on the harrowing effects of finance-led capitalism. 2 & 3 May at Guest Projects Hackney. Book a FREE ticket now!!! eventbrite.com/e/fleischhacke…
David Constantine's translation of The Old Man in Spring, from the Collected Poems (@wwnortonUK), is in the 10 Dec issue of the @NewYorker! newyorker.com/magazine/2018/…
A few photos from the launch of The Collected Poems of Bertolt #Brecht, now out with @wwnorton. We were delighted to see so many of you at the @LRBbookshop last night!
We're all set for the launch of the Collected Poems of Bertolt Brecht at @LRBbookshop!
Translator David Constantine reads "War is made by humankind" from The Collected Poems of Bertolt Brecht (@wwnortonUK). The @LRBbookshop launch is now sold out, but more Writing Brecht events are in the pipeline! @GI_London1 @GermanEmbassy
Tickets for the UK launch of The Collected Poems of Bertolt Brecht are selling fast – don't miss your chance to see David Constantine and Tom Kuhn introduce this major new work and read their translations at @LRBbookshop on 20 November! londonreviewbookshop.co.uk/events/2018/11…
Look out for one of Tom Kuhn's translations from the upcoming The Collected Poems of Bertolt Brecht in the 12 Nov. issue of @NewYorker! Hear Tom read it here: newyorker.com/magazine/2018/…
The award-winning translators of THE COLLECTED POEMS OF BERTOLT BRECHT, Tom Kuhn and David Constantine, will be at the @LRBbookshop this month to discuss this brilliant new collection of #poetry. Tickets still available! @writingbrecht #bertoltbrecht goo.gl/eh9zJ5
Tom Kuhn shares his reflections on translating Brecht's poetry in @LogbuchSuhrkamp.
Tom Kuhn shares his reflections on translating Brecht's poetry in @LogbuchSuhrkamp.
What amazing weekend at @ArtsatOFS ! Thanks to all of you who attended our #sellout performances of #aberlinkabaret thanks to @writingbrecht @Crisis_Ox for #wordsasweapons and #Brechtstrueprotagnists .... we can't wait to do it all again @brightonfringe @warrentheatre in May!
And thanks to @OxfordGermanNet @TORCHOxford @OxWritersHouse @OxPoetryLibrary @creativelangs & all for helping us to build an audience for these extraordinary shows.
And thanks to @OxfordGermanNet @TORCHOxford @OxWritersHouse @OxPoetryLibrary @creativelangs & all for helping us to build an audience for these extraordinary shows.
More than a spring in our step this morning after the sell-out success of the #BerlinKabaret @ArtsatOFS with @Sphinxtheatre and @Crisis_Ox . Thank you to all involved, we would do it again in an instant!
Thank you @Sphinxtheatre for putting on such a wonderful show! We have loved being involved.
Thank you @Sphinxtheatre for putting on such a wonderful show! We have loved being involved.
Waiting for Brecht’s True Protagonists @ArtsatOFS with @Sphinxtheatre , Tom Kuhn and David Constantine. Any minute now..!
Fantastic performance of A Berlin Kabaret by @Sphinxtheatre @ArtsatOFS this evening - funny, disturbing and heartbreaking all at once! See it tomorrow if you can!
Tonight's #BerlinKabaret is sold out but there are still a few tickets for the readings and discussion about Brecht and women at 5pm @ArtsatOFS - don't miss out! oldfirestation.org.uk/whats-on/berto…
Join us for Bertolt Brecht’s true protagonists: A discussion with readings of the role of women in Brecht’s life and work. With @writingbrecht this Saturday! oldfirestation.org.uk/whats-on/berto…
Did we mention that #ABerlinKabaret will feature #wordsasweapons Powerful poems by Bertolt Brecht & provocative new voices from @Crisis_Ox writing workshops? oldfirestation.org.uk/whats-on/a-ber…
Described as "Lady Gaga meets Brecht", catch @Sphinxtheatre's #ABerlinKabaret at the @ArtsatOFS on Friday and Saturday. More about this powerful anti-war piece in our Editor's Picks: dailyinfo.co.uk/whats-on #Oxford #theatre

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