Acting Companies and Their Plays in Shakespeare's London
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.
Description
Citation : Keenan, S. (2014) Acting Companies and Their Plays in Shakespeare's London (Arden Shakespeare). London: Bloomsbury
ISBN : 9781408146637
Research Group : English Research Group
Research Institute : Institute of English
Research Institute : Institute of Drama, Dance and Performance Studies
Research Institute : Institute of Drama, Dance and Performance Studies
Peer Reviewed : Yes
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- School of Humanities [1781]