Acting Companies and Their Plays in Shakespeare's London

Date
2014-08-20
Authors
Keenan, Siobhan
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Publisher
Bloomsbury
Peer reviewed
Yes
Abstract
Acting Companies and Their Plays in Shakespeare’s London explores the vital relationship between acting companies and playwrights in this seminal era in English theatre history, considering some of the key factors shaping this relationship and the work of contemporary playwrights such as Shakespeare. This includes chapters on the traditions and workings of contemporary acting companies, playwriting practices, stages and staging, audiences and patrons, each illustrated with detailed case studies of individual playing companies and their plays.
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Keywords
Shakespeare, theatre history, Renaissance drama
Citation
Keenan, S. (2014) Acting Companies and Their Plays in Shakespeare's London (Arden Shakespeare). London: Bloomsbury
Research Institute
Institute of English
Institute of Drama, Dance and Performance Studies