Dances with Mei Langang: Brecht and the alienation effect

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Bertolt Brecht's directing and writing style was influenced after 1935 by his witnessing a performance of traditional Chinese theater by Mei Lanfang. Brecht saw Lanfang arouse empathy in his audience, and felt audience identification with the actor was a necessary element of effective drama. Brecht also noted Lanfang's precise use of formal conventional movements, and wanted actors to create what he called the "alienating" effect by using a performance style that used bodily movement and facial expression to show inner feelings.

China, Influence, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Literature, Dancing, Dance, Chinese drama, Brecht, Bertolt

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UK: BAIRD ACQUIRED BY ALCHEMY

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The womenswear operations of William Baird, the UK clothing manufacturer and retailer that has suffered financial problems since a contract to supply Marks & Spencer in 1999, are to be acquired by Alchemy Partners, the venture capital group. The deal is worth GB[pound] 90mn. The menswear operations are expected to be acquired by business Harold Tillman, who already has a 10% stake in menswear company Marchpole. The Alchemy deal will help Baird to complete its withdrawal from manufacturing to focus on retail.

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What It Was Always Going to be About

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A series of six computers, with a wide range in cost and capacity, have been introduced by AT&T. These computers will use AT&T's Unix operating software. Competition will be intense, with Digital Equipment named as the main competitor. AT&T's vice chairman predicts that his company will make profits on computers this year.

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