Henry VI: Actors on Shakespeare - Softcover

Oyelowo, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0571216579 ISBN 13: 9780571216574

Publisher: Faber & Faber, 2003

Synopsis

David Oyelowo was only two years out of acting school and playing minor parts at the RSC when he was approached to play the lead in Henry VI. Written with an engaging honesty on the pitfalls and joys of getting and playing such a wonderful part, Oyelowo charts the journey he took as a tyro actor playing a tyro king.

Praise for the 'Actors on Shakespeare' series:

'There is much to enjoy here. The writing preserves the individuality of the actors, while at the same time retaining their clarity and intelligence.' Independent

About this title

Book Description:

In Henry VI: Actors on Shakespeare, David Oyelowo explores with engaging honesty his famous role as the lead in Shakespeare's Henry VI.

Synopsis:

The enduring popularity and success of Shakespeare is an international and cross-cultural phenomenon. The aim of the "Actors on Shakespeare" series is to provide an accessible, contemporary commentary to each of the plays via the top-class actors who have performed them. David Oyelowo was only two years out of acting school and playing minor parts at the RSC when he was approached to play the lead in "Henry VI". Here, he charts the journey he took as a tyro actor playing a tyro king. Written with an engaging honesty about the pitfalls and joys of getting and playing such a wonderful part, Oyelowo considers the art of the play.

About this edition

• Publisher: Faber & Faber
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0571216579
• ISBN 13: 9780571216574
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80