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"A much needed in-depth study of one of the world's most important experimental and community-based performance groups. Allain situates Gardzienice both as part of Poland and as part of world theatre. Even as he tells Gardzienice's history and practices, he relates the work to contemporary performance theory and the intercultural performance movement." -Richard Schechner of Professor of Performance Studies at New York University and Editor of "The Drama Review "Allain successfully evokes the intensity of these producitons....[A] well-researched and authoritatively written study of a fascinating theatrical phenomenon." -Theatre Reseach International, Vol 24, No. 3 "Paul Allain is both an academic and a practitioner. This is a rare combination, and in writing about the Gardzienice Theatre Association he provides a sharp critical analysis with an insider's understanding of what it is to make theatre. As a director, I have been inspired by Gardzienice and welcome this illuminating account of their work. I am sure this book will inspire many others." -Katie Mitchell of Associate Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company and Director of The Other Place