Studio Shakespeare: The Royal Shakespeare Company at The Other PlaceAn extensive history of The Royal Shakespeare Company's studio theatre, Studio Shakespeare: The Royal Shakespeare Company at 'The Other Place' also includes a biography of its founder and first artistic director, Mary Ann 'Buzz' Goodbody (1947-75). Alycia Smith-Howard reveals how, as a socialist, feminist, and the RSC's first female director, Goodbody sought to invigorate classical theatre and its approach to producing the works of Shakespeare. The Other Place, which opened its doors in 1973, was her greatest achievement, and was, in the words of Ron Daniels of the American Repertory Theatre, 'a training ground for an entire generation of Shakespeare actors and directors'. The volume examines Shakespeare productions at The Other Place from 1973 to its closure in 1989. |
Contents
King Lear and the Commitment to Education | 35 |
Late Plays and Neglected Classics | 51 |
Claustrophobic Tragedy and Closeup Comedy | 69 |
Approaches to History | 115 |
Bibliography | 141 |
Cast Lists of Productions Discussed in the Text | 157 |
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Studio Shakespeare: The Royal Shakespeare Company at The Other Place Alycia Smith-Howard Limited preview - 2017 |
Studio Shakespeare: The Royal Shakespeare Company at the Other Place Alycia Smith-Howard No preview available - 2016 |
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