Cave, Richard Allen
Ben Jonson and Theatre: Performance, Practice and Theory
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415179812
- author:
- Cave, Richard Allen
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 23.3 x 15.7 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Performing Arts, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Ben Jonson and Theatre Performance, Practice, and Theory by Richard Allen Cave, Elizabeth Schafer, Brian Woolland This book explores Ben Jonson's drama from the perspective of both theatre practitioners and teachers. It bridges the gap between theory and practice, examining how Jonson's work operates on stage and in the classroom. The authors discuss topics such as Jonson's performances, his approach to teaching, and his relationships with women. The book features essays by leading practitioners, including Sam Mendes, Geoffrey Rush, Colin Ellwood, Genista Macintosh, and John Nettles, who share their insights into Jonson's work. It also includes edited transcripts of interviews with contemporary practitioners, offering new perspectives on this Renaissance playwright. By bringing together theory and practice, this book aims to provide a fresh understanding of Ben Jonson's drama and its continued relevance today.
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