Peter Brook books in order
English theatre and film director
- Lived
- 1925–2022
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 5
Peter Brook published 1 non-fiction book, 3 plays and 1 other book, beginning with The Empty Space (1968). The best-known is The Open Door (1993).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Peter Brook
Start here
The Open Door
Peter Brook's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Threads Of Time (1998)
Plays in order
The Empty Space (1968)
The Open Door (1993)
There Are No Secrets (1993)
Other books in order
Between Two Silences (1999)
About Peter Brook
Peter Stephen Paul Brook was an English theatre and film director. Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential figures in the history of twentieth-century theatre, he has received various accolades, including two Tony Awards, the Praemium Imperiale, the Prix Italia and the Europe Theatre Prize. In 2021, he was awarded India's Padma Shri.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Peter Brook FAQ
- How many books has Peter Brook written?
- Peter Brook published 1 non-fiction book, 3 plays and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Peter Brook's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Open Door.
- What is Peter Brook's last book?
- Threads Of Time (1998).
- What is Peter Brook's most famous book?
- The Open Door (1993) is Peter Brook's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.