Renaissance Drama in Action - Paperback / softback

Renaissance Drama in Actionis a fascinating exploration of Renaissance theatre practice and staging. Covering questions of contemporary playhouse design, verse and language, staging and rehearsal practices, and acting styles, Martin White relates the characteristics of Renaissance theatre to the issues involved in staging the plays today This refreshingly accessible volume * examines the history of the plays on the English stage from the seventeenth century to the present da * explores questions arising from reconstructions, with particular reference to the new Globe Theatr * includes interviews with, and draws on the work and experience of modern theatre practitioners including Harriet Walter, Matthew Warchus, Trevor Nunn, Stephen Jeffreys, Adrian Noble and Helen Mirre * includes discussions of familiar plays such as The Duchess of Malfiand 'Tis Pity She's A Whore, as well as many lesser known play-textRenaissance Drama in Actionoffers undergraduates and A-level students an invaluable guide to the characteristics of Elizabethan and Jacobean drama, and its relationship to contemporary theatre and staging.