Theatre of the people : Donald Wolfit's Shakespearean productions, 1937-1953 /

This book looks at how performances of Shakespeare in the Second World War (and post-war years) not only commented on the strife happening outside the theatre, but drew audiences together in a shared sense of community as a way of resisting the enemy. This examination is through the lens of one part...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Raw, Laurence (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2016]
Temas:
Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616 > Stage history > 1800-1950.
Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616 > Dramatic production.
Wolfit, Donald, > 1902-1968.
Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616
Wolfit, Donald, > 1902-1968
1800-1999
Theater > England > History > 20th century.
Théâtre > Angleterre > Histoire > 20e siècle.
PERFORMING ARTS > Theater > General.
Theater
England
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This book looks at how performances of Shakespeare in the Second World War (and post-war years) not only commented on the strife happening outside the theatre, but drew audiences together in a shared sense of community as a way of resisting the enemy. This examination is through the lens of one particular theatre actor/manager, Donald Wolfit, whose productions were extremely popular at the time. Wolfit was the model for "Sir" in Ronald Harwood's play The Dresser and is remembered fondly by British audiences
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781442257351
1442257350

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