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.>

Sommario

INTRODUCTION
PART 1
CHAPTER 1: Education and the Early Years
Case Study: As You Like It
CHAPTER 2: Hytner and the RSC
CASE STUDY: Measure for Measure
CHAPTER 3: Hytner at the National Theatre - as director
CASE STUDY: Henry V and Othello
CHAPTER 4: Hytner at the National Theatre - as Artistic Director

PART 2: INTERVIEWS

Timeline
Bibliography
Index

Info autore

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

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Abigail (University of Cambridge) Rokison, ROKISON ABIGAIL, Abigail Rokison Woodall, Abigail Rokison-Woodall, Abigail (The Shakespeare Institute Rokison-Woodall, Dr Abigail (The Shakespeare Institute Rokison-Woodall, Dr. Abigail Rokison-Woodall
• Con la collaborazione di: Bridget Escolme (Editore), Peter Holland (Editore)
• Editore: Arden shakespeare
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 30.09.2016
• EAN: 9781472581617
• ISBN: 978-1-4725-8161-7
• Pagine: 264
• Serie: Shakespeare in the Theatre; Shakespeare in the Theatre
• Categorie: Narrativa > Poesia lirica, drammatica; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Arte > Teatro, balletto