Sourcebook on Naturalist Theatre - Paperback / softback

A Sourcebook on Naturalist Theatreprovides essential primary sources which document one of the key movements in modern theatre. Christopher Innes has selected three writers to exemplify the movement, and six plays in particular * Henrik Ibsen - A Dolls Houseand Hedda Gable * Anton Chekhov - The Seagulland The Cherry Orchar * George Bernard Shaw - Mrs Warren's Professionand Heartbreak House Innes' introduction provides an overview of naturalist theatre. Key themes include: the representation of women, significant contemporary issues and the links between theory, play writing and stage practice. The primary sources explore many aspects of naturalism, giving information on * the playwrights' intentions when writing play * contemporary review * literary criticis * political and social backgroun * production notes from early performances of the plays.