das Erzähltheater
Translation
narrative theatre, epic theatre
Examples
Brechts Stücke sind Beispiele für das Erzähltheater.
Brecht's plays are examples of narrative theatre.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) to be/to be considered sth. Narrative theatre is... Das Erzähltheater ist eine Form des politischen Theaters.
Similar Words
das Epische Theater (epic theatre)
Etymology
Composed of 'erzählen' (to tell, narrate) and 'Theater' (theatre). A form of theatre that narrates a story.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'theatre' where the story is 'told' to the audience, often with actors stepping out of their roles to comment.