Brechtian theatre
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Brechtian theatre is a form of theatre which is unconventional compared to the stage performances we normally see. Bertolt Brecht believed that audiences should not be patronised into thinking what they see on stage is in fact real life but should be reminded that it is a play. This opened up into the characters being able to interact and talk to the audiences; this technique, also known as "breaking the fourth wall", is used in things such as pantomime and is also used in films such as Alfie and programmes like Malcolm in the Middle.
