Shakespeare in the Theatre: Nicholas Hytner

Part of the series Shakespeare in the Theatre , this book examines the work of renowned theatre director Nicholas Hytner (Artistic Director of the National Theatre from 2003-2015). Featuring case studies of Hytner''s Shakespeare productions and interviews with actors, designers, directors and other practitioners with whom Hytner has worked, it explores Hytner''s own productions of Shakespeare''s plays within their respective socio-cultural contexts and the context of Hytner''s other directing work, and examines his working practices and the impact of his Artistic directorship on the centrality of Shakespeare within the repertoire of the National Theatre.>

About the author

Dr Abigail Rokison-Woodall is Lecturer in Shakespeare and Theatre, The Shakespeare Institute, Stratford-upon-Avon, UK and was formerly a professional actor.

Product details

• Authors: Abigail (University of Cambridge) Rokison, ROKISON ABIGAIL, Abigail Rokison-Woodall, Abigail (The Shakespeare Institut Rokison-Woodall, Abigail (The Shakespeare Institute Rokison-Woodall, Dr Abigail (The Shakespeare Insti Rokison-Woodall, Dr Abigail (The Shakespeare Institute Rokison-Woodall, Dr. Abigail Rokison-Woodall
• Assisted by: Bridget Escolme (Editor), Peter Holland (Editor), Farah Karim-Cooper (Editor)
• Publisher: Arden shakespeare
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2016
• EAN: 9781472581600
• ISBN: 978-1-4725-8160-0
• No. of pages: 264
• Dimensions: 198 mm x 130 mm x 18 mm
• Series: Shakespeare in the Theatre; Shakespeare in the Theatre
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet