In this 1st Folio Quatercentenary year, it is appropriate that we should be reminded that The Tempest, Twelfth Night, Antony and Cleopatra, and Macbeth are just some of the plays that were only preserved thanks to the astounding labour of love that went into creating the first collection.
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From the acclaimed and bestselling biographer Jonathan Bate, a luminous new exploration of Shakespeare and how his themes can untangle comedy and tragedy, learning and loving in our modern lives. Reviewed by Andrew Hilton
This is a richly entertaining and illuminating book which will find an enthusiastic readership amongst Shakespeare lovers worldwide. Reviewed by Graham Wyles
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A primer for the Shakespeare director, packed full of wisdom, pithily expressed. It is a fine achievement – a necessary and timely one – and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Reviewed by Andrew Hilton
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Winner of the Theatre Book Prize 2023. In a study of British theatre through a varied acting career spanning over sixty years, An Actor’s Life explores the many changes within the performing arts scene through Oliver Ford Davies’ experiences. Reviewed by Andrew Hilton
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This book charts the personal and professional journey of Greg Doran, Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company from 2012 until 2022 and “one of the great Shakespeareans of his generation” (Sunday Times). Reviewed by Andrew Hilton
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