Influences: thanks squirrell, stole this off you ;)

Influences;
He was influenced by other highly recognised practitioners such as Brecht which studied in the idea of ‘epic theatre’ which is the idea that the audience relates to the character, and it is naturalistic. He was also influenced by Edward Craig, which used natural, mobile theatre; he was provoked by lighting and staging. Peter Brook was heavily influenced by Antonin Artaud, who studied in the theatre of cruelty which includes intimidation and making the audience feel uncomfortable. He was also influenced by Joan Littlewood and many other practitioners.