The Shakespearean Stage, 1574-1642

Andrew Gurr

ISBN 10: 0521297729 / ISBN 13: 9780521297721

Published by Cambridge University Press 18/12/1980, 1980

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Bibliographic Details

Title: The Shakespearean Stage, 1574-1642

Publisher: Cambridge University Press 18/12/1980

Publication Date: 1980

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 2nd Edition

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Synopsis:

The Shakespearean Stage is the only authoritative book that describes all the main features of the original staging of Shakespearean drama in one volume: the acting companies and their acting styles, the playhouses, the staging and the audiences. For twenty years it has been hailed as not only the most reliable but the liveliest and most entertaining overview of Shakespearean theatre available to students. For this third edition Professor Gurr has substantially revised the book, bringing it right up to date and incorporating many new discoveries, including those of the archaeologists at the sites of the Rose and Globe theatres. The invaluable appendix, which lists all the plays performed at a particular playhouse, the playing company and date of performance, has also been revised and rearranged.

Review:

From reviews of previous editions: 'Here is a concise, compact, well-organised guide to the premises, practices and finances of the actors; I cannot imagine a handier labour-saving device for the student who has been recommended to read far more than he has time for.' Drama 'Gurr's book is admirable in the way it condenses a great deal of technical information into a readable and judicious account. Gurr writes graciously, has a gift for piquant illustration, and provides us with generous quotations from essential documents ...'. David Bevington, Shakespeare Quarterly