Renaissance drama in action : an introduction to aspects of theatre practice and performance

Renaissance drama in action : an introduction to aspects of theatre practice and performance / Martin White.

Includes interviews with contemporary theatre practitioners, this book is a fascinating exploration of Renaissance theatre practice and staging, examining the history of the plays on the English stage from the seventeenth century to the present day.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: White, Martin, 1947-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Routledge, 1998.
Subjects:
Theater > England > History > 16th century.
Theater > England > History > 17th century.
Theater > Production and direction > England.
English drama > Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600 > History and criticism.
English drama > 17th century > History and criticism.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History.
Online Access:Publisher description
Table of Contents:
  • 1. 'Comedies are writ to be spoken, not read': approaching the play
  • 2. 'The life of these things consists in action': staging the play
  • Case study: Matthew Warchus
  • Henry V: text, rehearsal, performance
  • 3. 'Speeches well pronounced, with action lively framed': performing the play
  • Case study: Harriet Walter
  • on playing the Duchess of Malfi
  • Case study: Jacobean metatheatre
  • The Roman Actor
  • 4. Palaces of pleasure: outdoor playing spaces and theatre practice
  • Case study: The Spanish Tragedy, Act 2, scene 4
  • 5. Chambers of demonstrations: indoor playing spaces and theatre practice
  • Case study: 'Tis Pity She's A Whore in action
  • 6. 'Poison in jest': some comic (ir)resolutions
  • Case study: The Duchess of Malfi, Act 5, scene 5
  • Case study: Titus Andronicus. Act 2, scene 4
  • 7. 'A good play gone wrong': Renaissance drama in action 1642-1997
  • Case study: New plays for old
  • Richard Brome and Stephen Jeffreys. A Jovial Crew.

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