Dario Fo: revolutionary theatre

Abstract

Part 1 Influences: father the Resistance movement 1939-45 Lake Maggiore story tellers political and theoretical atmosphere in post-war Milan. Part 2 Beginnings: apprenticeship French cabaret and mime Italian theatrical tradition the theatre of Brecht and others. Part 3 The Court Jester of the bourgeoisie: his early plays 1954-67 TV and radio gap between his politiclal ideas and prevailing political atmosphere/here. Part 4 Theatre for the working class: relationship between mass Left wing movement and Fo's activities as playwright and performer. Part 6 Breaking the fourth wall: making a new relationship with his public. Part 7 Overseas and adaptation: survey of Fo's work outside Italy and impact in the English speaking world.