Author: Don Chapman
Publisher: Univ of Hertfordshire Press
ISBN: 9781902806877
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 372
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To coincide with the 70th anniversary of its present home on Beaumont Street, Oxford, this account traces the history of the Oxford Playhouse from its earliest roots--a production of Agamemnon in 1880--and the founding of the Oxford University Dramatic Society to the rebuilding of Oxford's New Theatre and, eventually, the launch of the Playhouse itself. Recalling actress Jane Ellis' early desire for a venue where she might play decent roles, as well as her efforts to make it happen, the book also celebrates a galaxy of stars who have acted there, including Flora Robson, John Gielgud, Maggie Smith, Ronnie Barker, Judi Dench, and Helena Bonham Carter, and records the first steps of students such as Rowan Atkinson. In addition to chronicling developments in the theater's management and architecture, this comprehensive tribute explores its highbrow and lowbrow programs, its period of prosperity and postwar collapse, and its unique and vital relationship with the University of Oxford.
Author: Insight Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN: 1789198119
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 285
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Insight Great Breaks Guides: pocket-sized books to inspire your on-foot exploration of the best of the British Isles. Explore the best of Oxford with this indispensably practical Insight Great Breaks Guide. From making sure you don't miss out on must-see attractions like Magdalen College, the Ashmolean Museum and the Bodleian Library, to discovering hidden gems, including Treacle Well and the Painted Room, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking routes will save you time, help you plan, and enhance your Great Break in Oxford. · Practical, pocket-sized and packed with inspirational insider information, this is the ideal on-the-move companion to your trip to Oxford · Features 12 detailed walking tour itineraries, including Quads, Meadows and Gardens and Where Town Meets Gown · Overview section features concise insider information covering everything from landscape and location, to history and culinary highlights · Top Ten section takes you to the heart of your destination, from Christ Church to the Sheldonian Theatre · Rainy Day recommendations offer plenty of options, whatever the weather · Invaluable itinerary maps and practical Travel Tips section ensure effortless exploration · Inspirational colour photography throughout About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.
Author: Nell Darby
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1526717875
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 182
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Underneath the dreaming spires of Oxford’s world-famous university, generations of women have lived their lives, fighting for the right to study there, and for a role within the city’s educational, political and social spheres. Although a few of these women’s names have been recorded for posterity, they have been largely because of their association with worthy or famous men; in this book, though, their own lives are detailed, along with those who have been largely omitted from history. Women’s lives have always been less recorded than those of men; where a woman helped her husband with his business, this help may not have been formally recorded in the census returns, and the details of jobs recorded there might not reflect the full-scale of women’s work and responsibilities. So here, learn about the variety of work women undertook; their education, their social lives, and their attempts to carve out a valuable role for themselves. Learn too of the problems they faced in living their lives: poverty, prison, suicide, or even murder. This is no pretty picture of Oxford life designed for tourist brochures; instead, it aims to take a snapshot of the varied experiences of the city’s female population over the course of a century.
Author: Mike Bartlett
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781839040542
Category : English drama
Languages : en
Pages : 56
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"Mike Bartlett's funny and poignant play for one actor tells a story of desire, control, raised blinds and lowered boundaries."--Publisher's website.
Author: Lawrence Goldman
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199671540
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 1253
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This book, drawn from the award-winning online Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, tells the story of our recent past through the lives of those who shaped national life.
Author: Dennis Kennedy
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199574197
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 705
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Book Description
An authoritative reference covering primarily actors, playwrights, directors, styles and movements, companies and organizations.
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Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1409358909
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 1392
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The new full-colour Rough Guide to Britain is the definitive guide to Rough Guides' home patch. Discover the best of what Britain has to offer, with detailed accounts of the country's world-class attractions, from the British Museum to Edinburgh Castle, aided by crystal-clear maps and plans. Get insider tips on Britain's vital, restless cities, from Bristol to Glasgow, and enjoy the bucolic attractions of its countryside, hiking along its walkers' trails or relaxing on its sometimes spectacular beaches. We also steer you towards all the best places to stay, from boutique hotels to cool campsites, and to eat and drink, from Michelin-starred restaurants and gourmet gastropubs to budget cafés and traditional pubs, giving you clear, balanced reviews for all budgets. You'll find lavish photography and colour maps throughout the guide, too, helping you to make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Britain.
Author: John Russell Brown
Publisher: Oxford Illustrated History
ISBN: 9780192854421
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 598
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Book Description
A scholarly look at 4,500 years of theater, beginning with its Greek origins and concluding with a study of theater since 1970.
Author: Rob Humphreys
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1858285496
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 1129
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Book Description
Provides information for traveling in England, Wales, and Scotland, including travel tips, recommended accommodations, historic sites, and annual events.
Author: Paterson Joseph
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1849436622
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 60
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Born on a slave ship in 1729, later becoming the fellow actor and friend of David Garrick and the first black person of African origin to vote in Britain, the life of Charles Ignatius Sancho was full of surprising, moving and funny twists.As Thomas Gainsborough paints his famous portrait, we are given an insight into the forgotten but true story of an African man who dared to act, write, sing, dance and voice his political opinion with wit and charm. One of the UK’s finest actors, Paterson Joseph (Peep Show, Emperor Jones, Survivors) brings Sancho to life in this world premiere at the Burton Taylor Studio.
