An edition of Rough magic (2001)

Rough magic

making theatre at the Royal Shakespeare Company

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An edition of Rough magic (2001)

Rough magic

making theatre at the Royal Shakespeare Company

by

This book provides a thorough analysis of the many strands of theatrical activity on both sides of the footlights that coalesce in the artistic vigor of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Adler traces the company's evolution from its origins in 1879 as a week-long festival presented by Stratford-upon-Avon as a birthday homage to its native son, to its current incarnation as one of the world's most distinguished institutional theatres. The author probes the aspirations and achievements of the RSC's four successive artistic directors: Peter Hall, Trevor Nunn, Terry Hands, and Adrian Noble. He offers a comprehensive view of the design and aesthetics of the RSC's five theatres in Stratford and London, and explores the intricate process of crafting a repertoire at home and on tour that responds to the needs of the artists as well as the demands of the box office. Richly illustrated with vivid photographs, Rough magic examines the fusion of artistic vision and theatrical energy that make invigorating theatre at the RSC.

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Southern Illinois University Press
Language
English
Pages
272

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Royal Shakespeare Company Theater, great britain, history PERFORMING ARTS Theater General
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Rough magic: making theatre at the Royal Shakespeare Company
2001, Southern Illinois University Press
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-263) and index.

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Carbondale

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Dewey Decimal Class
792/.06/041
Library of Congress
PN2596.S82 R682 2001, PN2596.S82R682 2001, PN2596.S82 R682 2001eb

The Physical Object

Pagination
xxii, 272 p. :
Number of pages
272

Edition Identifiers

Open Library
OL6796455M
Internet Archive
roughmagicmaking00adle_524
ISBN 10
0809323761, 080932377X
LCCN
00068020
OCLC/WorldCat
52808087, 45621034
LibraryThing
7998847
Goodreads
4949120
948451

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Work ID
OL16920173W

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