Director Peter Brook returns with this tale of reconciliation in the wake of war, a breathtaking distillation of the central story of The Mahabharata, the ancient Sanskrit poem Brook first staged at the BAM Harvey Theater in 1987. Context is everything, so get even closer to the production with this curated selection of related articles and videos. After you've attended the show, let us know what you thought by posting in the comments below and on social media using #BattlefieldBAM.
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A Battlefield with Deep Roots: Peter Brook's 30 Year Endeavor (BAM blog)
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The Mahabharata: A Summary (BAM blog)
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Peter Brook, human earthquake of modern theatre(The Guardian)
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What did you think? Tell us what's on your mind in the comments below and on social media using #BattlefieldBAM.
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A Battlefield with Deep Roots: Peter Brook's 30 Year Endeavor (BAM blog)
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The Mahabharata: A Summary (BAM blog)
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Peter Brook, human earthquake of modern theatre(The Guardian)
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Marie-Hélène Estienne: the powerhouse behind Peter Brook(The Guardian)
Interview
'Human predicament engages me' (The Hindu)
An interview with poet and sociologist Carole Satyamurti.
An interview with poet and sociologist Carole Satyamurti.
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