Billington, Michael

State of the Nation: British Theatre Since 1945

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ISBN 13:: 9780571210497
author:: Billington, Michael
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Faber & Faber
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2009
Pages:: 448
Dimensions:: 127mm X 200mm
Genre:: Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
Condition:: New
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State of the Nation: British Theatre since 1945 offers a comprehensive look at the evolution of theatre in post-war Britain, from the optimism of the Attlee years to the satire boom of the Sixties and the growth of political theatre under Tony Blair.

Featuring in-depth evaluations of key writers such as J. B. Priestly, Terence Rattigan, Alan Bennett, and David Hare, this book provides a unique perspective on modern British theatre, with its longest-serving theatre critic, Michael Billington, bringing his extensive experience and astute opinion to the subject.

This book provides a fresh and challenging look at the turbulent years of British society, and the theatre that documents and challenges it, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the subject.

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