The first major English language version of a contemporary German classic A study of the frail, flawed relationship between a middle-aged woman tripe butcher and a loud-mouthed factory worker. Since its 1981 premiere Through the Leaves has been praised as a play that explores the pathos of the inability of two people to relate intimately to each other through conversation. Anthony Vivis' superb translation is published to tie in with the production at the Duchess Theatre in London, starring Simon Callow."A contemporary German classic...a beautiful study of two people" Nicolas de Jongh, Standard "The most fascinating of contemporary West German playwrights.Through the Leaves sticks like a splinter in the mind" Frank Rich, New York Times "Kroetz's play written in 1976, astringently translated by Anthony Vivis, takes a hard, convincing look at the imbalance of power between a man and a woman and at what happens when tenderness and cruelty converge" Observer

This title is published to tie-in with the production of the play at the Duchess Theatre, West End, starring Simon Callow.

About the Author
Franz Xaver Kroetz is a German author, playwright, actor, and film director. He rose to fame in 1971 when his plays Heimarbeit and Hartnackig were disrupted by neo-fascists. Kroetz was awarded several prizes, including in 2005 the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. Kroetz's Plays 1 was published by Methuen Drama in 2004.


Book Information
ISBN 9780413773791
Author Vivis Anthony
Format Paperback
Page Count 64
Imprint Methuen Drama
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 74g