BEN JONSON AND THEATRE by Richard Cave (Editor), Elizabeth Schafer (Editor), Brian Woolland (Editor) ( 9780415179805 )

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Title:

BEN JONSON AND THEATRE
PERFORMANCE, PRACTICE AND THEORY

By:

Richard Cave (Editor), Elizabeth Schafer (Editor), Brian Woolland (Editor)

Format:

Hardback

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ISBN 10:

0415179807

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9780415179805

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Publisher:

TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD

Pub. date:

28 January, 1999

Pages:

240

Description:

Looks at the Jonson canon from the point of view of the theatre practitioner. It bridges the theory/practice divide by debating how his drama operates in performance and includes discussion with and between practitioners.

Synopsis:

Ben Jonson and Theatre is an investigation and celebration of Jonson's plays from the point of view of the theatre practitioner as well as the teacher. Reflecting the increasing interest in the wider field of Renaissance drama, this book bridges the theory/practice divide by debating how Jonson's drama operates in performance. Ben Jonson and Theatre includes: * discussions with and between practitioners * essays on the staging of the plays * edited transcripts of interviews with contemporary practitioners The volume includes contributions from Joan Littlewood, Sam Mendes, John Nettles, Simon Russell Beale and Geoffrey Rush, Oscar-winning actor for Shine.

Illustrations:

10 black & white photographs

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Imprint:

Routledge

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