{"title":"Dario Fo","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the sharp wit and theatrical mastery of \u003cstrong\u003eDario Fo\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose works blend political satire with playful humour. His plays, such as \u003cem\u003eAccidental Death of an Anarchist\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWoman Alone\u003c\/em\u003e, offer incisive commentary on society and authority, making his writing a vital contribution to modern drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e and valuable for \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, Fo’s works invite readers to engage with performance and storytelling that challenge conventions. This collection highlights the enduring power of theatre as a tool for social critique and creative expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"accidental-death-of-an-anarchist-by-dario-fo-9780413156105","title":"Accidental Death of an Anarchist","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn its first two years of production in Italy, Dario Fo's notorious \u003cem\u003eAccidental Death of an Anarchist\u003c\/em\u003e was seen by over half a million people. It has since been performed all over the world, and has become a classic of twentieth-century drama. A sharp and hilarious satire on police corruption, it concerns the case of an anarchist railway worker who, in 1969, 'fell' to his death from a police headquarters window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'I ought to warn you that the author of this sick little play, Dario Fo, has the traditional, irrational hatred of the police common to all narrow-minded left-wingers and so I shall, no doubt, be the unwilling butt of endless anti-authoritarian jibes.'\u003c\/em\u003e (Inspector Bertozzo, Central Italian Police HQ)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A marvellous concept: a zany political farce.'\u003c\/em\u003e (Michael Billington)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition has been adapted by Gavin Richards from Gillian Hanna's translation and features an introduction by Stuart Hood and a preface by Dario Fo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46842920632556,"sku":"9780413156105","price":26.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2041403482335.jpg?v=1758780061"},{"product_id":"fo-plays-1-by-dario-fo-9780413154200","title":"Fo Plays: 1","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFo Plays: 1\u003c\/em\u003e by Dario Fo is a captivating collection that showcases the playwright's unique style and poignant commentary on societal issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMistero Buffo\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eThe Comic Mysteries\u003c\/em\u003e, is based on research into mediaeval mystery plays. It offers a rich exploration of traditional narratives, revealing their enduring relevance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Accidental Death of an Anarchist\u003c\/em\u003e tackles the controversial incident involving the \"accidental\" (or not) death of an anarchist railway worker who \"fell\" (or was pushed) to his death from a police headquarters window in 1969. Through biting wit and incisive dialogue, Fo examines the blurred lines of justice and authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrumpets and Raspberries\u003c\/em\u003e is described as \"a deeply subversive farce\" by \u003cem\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/em\u003e. In this play, the boss of Italy's biggest car manufacturer, FIAT, is mistaken for a left-wing terrorist, adding layers of irony and commentary on identity and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430722584812,"sku":"9780413154200","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780413154200.jpg?v=1774558682"},{"product_id":"accidental-death-of-an-anarchist-by-dario-fo-9780413772671","title":"Accidental Death of an Anarchist","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'The quality that makes Fo uniquely powerful \u003cem\u003e[is]\u003c\/em\u003e the ability to wring wild laughter out of insidious corruption' \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Simon Nye's witty translation updates and relocates the play suitably close to contemporary England. 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Tracing the life of the comic performer back to the itinerant jongleur and the skilful improvisations of later commedia dell'arte troupes, Fo's genius as both a player and synthesiser of the historical past allows him to resurrect before our eyes and ears a shadow performer upon whom all actors unwittingly base their work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing mime, masks, pieces of text, dance, action and snatches from songs, Fo and Franca Rame consolidate many months of their lecture demonstrations into a 'Six Day' workshop, a staged demonstration that is also a Fo-on-Fo one-man show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is released to coincide with the paperback release of Dario Fo's autobiography \u003cem\u003eMy First Seven Years Plus a Few More\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471833383148,"sku":"9780413664402","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780413664402-the-tricks-of-the-trade.jpg?v=1775259250"},{"product_id":"woman-alone-other-plays-by-dario-fo-9780413640307","title":"Woman Alone' \u0026 Other Plays","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty monologues for women\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty monologues in this volume which range from the deeply serious to the extravagantly comic and accessible to a wide range of audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The pieces are comic, grotesque, on purpose. 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