![]() Accordingly, The Threepenny Opera has tended to be seen as a transitional work, not only in terms of Brecht’s politics, but also as regards his developing theory and practice of epic theatre. It occupies a central position in this phase in Brecht’s career, a phase of particular importance in Brecht’s shift to Marxism. ![]() The Threepenny Opera, the first major product of his work with Weill, was written and premiered in 1928. He was also involved in collaborative ventures with several avant-garde composers, among them Hindemith, Eisler, and of course Weill. He wrote several major plays and numerous theoretical essays, and made significant progress in developing the practice of epic theatre. ![]() The years from 1926 to 1932 constitute one of the most productive and problematic phases in Brecht’s career. ![]()
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