The Oxford handbook of early modern theatre

An international team of scholars examines the theatrical world in which Shakespeare worked, tracing the social, political, and patronage pressures under which actors operated. They also explore the practicalities of playing: acquiring scripts theatres, rehearsing, lighting, music, props, boy actors...

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Main Author: Dutton, Richard
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2011, 2011
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Collection: Oxford Handbook Online - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:An international team of scholars examines the theatrical world in which Shakespeare worked, tracing the social, political, and patronage pressures under which actors operated. They also explore the practicalities of playing: acquiring scripts theatres, rehearsing, lighting, music, props, boy actors, and the role of women
Item Description:Originally published: 2009
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxvi, 716 p.) ill
ISBN:9780191743610