Post-Imperial Brecht

Exploring the influence of Brecht within a post-imperial context, this analysis connects his political theatre to both Cold War dynamics and postcolonial resistance. Loren Kruger argues that Brecht's contributions as a dramatist and theorist are best understood through the interplay of North/South and East/West tensions. The study reveals unexpected links between Brecht's work in socialist East Germany and its resonance in apartheid-era South Africa, highlighting his dialogues with prominent theorists and the broader implications of his legacy in global political theatre.