We are suffocated by writers who want to enlighten us with their truths. For me, the theatre is beautiful because it is a secret, and secrets seduce us, we all want to share secrets.
When I write, I am not giving a lecture, I am speculating on behavior. Sometimes this is dangerous, but it should be. As I say often, theatre is a da… - Howard Barker
When I write, I am not giving a lecture, I am speculating on behavior. Sometimes this is dangerous, but it should be. As I say often, theatre is a da…
- Howard Barker
The artist who makes himself accessible is self-destructive. - Howard Barker
The artist who makes himself accessible is self-destructive.
I’ve often taken important classical, biblical or literary stories and interrogated them. I have tried to reinvigorate Lot by interpreting it differe… - Howard Barker
I’ve often taken important classical, biblical or literary stories and interrogated them. I have tried to reinvigorate Lot by interpreting it differe…
I am so far as I am aware not at all influenced by dramatists, expect for Shakespeare, who I have to say, it is impossible not to be influenced by if… - Howard Barker
I am so far as I am aware not at all influenced by dramatists, expect for Shakespeare, who I have to say, it is impossible not to be influenced by if…
Tragedy is the greatest art form of all. It gives us the courage to continue with our life by exposing us to the pain of life. It is unsentimental, i… - Howard Barker
Tragedy is the greatest art form of all. It gives us the courage to continue with our life by exposing us to the pain of life. It is unsentimental, i…
A good play puts the audience through a certain ordeal. - Howard Barker
A good play puts the audience through a certain ordeal.
I have plenty of political views and plenty of social and personal prejudices. I do not, however, value them. - Howard Barker
I have plenty of political views and plenty of social and personal prejudices. I do not, however, value them.
I don't like sympathetic characters. - Howard Barker
I don't like sympathetic characters.
I'm not interested in entertainment. - Howard Barker
I'm not interested in entertainment.
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