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Informationen zum Autor Stephen Unwin founded English Touring Theatre in 1993 and opened the Rose Theatre, Kingston in 2008. He has directed over 60 professional productions, including ten plays by Shakespeare and three by Brecht. His books include A Guide to the Plays of Bertolt Brecht , The Complete Brecht Toolkit , The Pocket Guide to Shakespeare’s Plays and Poor Naked Wretches: Shakespeare’s Working People . Klappentext The Well Read Play, deepens our appreciation and enjoyment of drama. Clear and practical guidance helps the reader to understand the workings of a play, spot clues that the playwright has planted, imagine how it can be staged, and decide whether it will stand the test of time. Absorbing and informative, whether for purposes of study, staging or simply leisure, it is the ideal guide for students, directors, teachers and anyone who loves the theatre. ."..because many people find it hard to read plays [Unwin] had written this book to help them. And it works surprisingly well... A useful book, then, from which I learned a lot"--"The Stage""an overview of contemporary theatrical thinking, distilling into a single volume a lifetime of [Unwin's] own wisdom.. Aspiring directors, actors and quite possibly critics will certainly derive much from "The Well Read Play"... essential reading"-"British Theatre Guide" Vorwort A unique and very readable guide, perfect for students, teachers and general readers alike. Zusammenfassung A unique and very readable guide, perfect for students, teachers and general readers alike.
