Research task

In your logbook complete the research task below and submit to your teacher.

Research how Jacques Lecoq's approaches to acting are used by theatre companies around the world such as Theatre du Complicite, Theatre du Soleil, Cirque Du Soleil, Legs On The Wall, Mummenschanz and Fling. Analyse how these Theatre Companies' productions epitomise Jacques Lecoq's philosophy that they are the theatre of tomorrow as well as discussing their you personal responses to the productions.

Additionally, define each of the topics or terms listed below. Justify why these are relevant to the study of Jacques Lecoq.

  • Le Jeu
  • Disponibilite
  • Complicite
  • Bouffon
  • Group dynamics
  • The body in movement
  • Mime.