Shakespeare and Amateur Performance: A Cultural History

by Michael Dobson

Book Overview

From the Hamlet acted on a galleon off Africa to the countless outdoor productions of A Midsummer Night's Dream that now defy each English summer, Shakespeare and Amateur Performance explores the unsung achievements of those outside the theatrical profession who have been determined to do Shakespeare themselves. Based on extensive research in previously unexplored archives, this generously illustrated and lively work of theatre history enriches our...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1107613205
• ISBN13: 9781107613201
• Release Date: June 2013
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"