Author: Alan M. Kent
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 702
Book Description
This ground-breaking study shows that through the centuries Cornwall has had one of the most complex theatrical cultures in West Europe and can lay claim to being the pre-eminent 'Celtic' theatrical territory.
The Theatre of Cornwall
Author: Alan M. Kent
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 702
Book Description
This ground-breaking study shows that through the centuries Cornwall has had one of the most complex theatrical cultures in West Europe and can lay claim to being the pre-eminent 'Celtic' theatrical territory.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 702
Book Description
This ground-breaking study shows that through the centuries Cornwall has had one of the most complex theatrical cultures in West Europe and can lay claim to being the pre-eminent 'Celtic' theatrical territory.
The Theatre in the Middle Ages
Author: William Tydeman
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521293044
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
William Tydeman covers central aspects of western European theatre from the Dark Ages to the building of the first public theatres towards the end of the sixteenth century.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521293044
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
William Tydeman covers central aspects of western European theatre from the Dark Ages to the building of the first public theatres towards the end of the sixteenth century.
The Mousehole Cat
Author: Antonia Barber
Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
ISBN: 9780689808371
Category : Cats
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When the Great Storm-Cat threatens the small English village of Mousehole, only an old fisherman's cat can soothe its fierceness during a dangerous sea venture.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
ISBN: 9780689808371
Category : Cats
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When the Great Storm-Cat threatens the small English village of Mousehole, only an old fisherman's cat can soothe its fierceness during a dangerous sea venture.
The Methuen Drama Dictionary of the Theatre
Author: Jonathan Law
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 140813148X
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
The Methuen Drama Dictionary of the Theatre is an essential reference tool and companion for anyone interested in the theatre and theatre-going. Containing over 2500 entries it covers the international spectrum of theatre with particular emphasis on the UK and USA. With biographical information on playwrights, actors and directors, entries on theatres and theatre companies, explanation of technical terms and theatrical genres, and synopses of major plays, this is an authoritative, trustworthy and comprehensive compendium. Included are: synopses of 500 major plays biographical entries on hundreds of playwrights, actors, directors and producers definitions of nearly 200 genres and movements entries on over 100 key characters from plays information about more than 250 theatres and companies Unlike similar products, The Methuen Drama Dictionary of the Theatre avoids a dry, technical approach with its sprinkling of anecdotal asides and fascinating trivia, such as how Michael Gambon gave his name to a corner of a racing track following an incident on BBC's Top Gear programme, and under 'advice to actors' the sage words of Alec Guinness: 'First wipe your nose and check your flies', and the equally wise guidance from the master of his art, Noël Coward: 'Just know your lines and don't bump into the furniture.' As a companion to everything from the main stage to the fringes of theatrical fact and folklore, this will prove an irresistible book to all fans of the theatre.
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 140813148X
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
The Methuen Drama Dictionary of the Theatre is an essential reference tool and companion for anyone interested in the theatre and theatre-going. Containing over 2500 entries it covers the international spectrum of theatre with particular emphasis on the UK and USA. With biographical information on playwrights, actors and directors, entries on theatres and theatre companies, explanation of technical terms and theatrical genres, and synopses of major plays, this is an authoritative, trustworthy and comprehensive compendium. Included are: synopses of 500 major plays biographical entries on hundreds of playwrights, actors, directors and producers definitions of nearly 200 genres and movements entries on over 100 key characters from plays information about more than 250 theatres and companies Unlike similar products, The Methuen Drama Dictionary of the Theatre avoids a dry, technical approach with its sprinkling of anecdotal asides and fascinating trivia, such as how Michael Gambon gave his name to a corner of a racing track following an incident on BBC's Top Gear programme, and under 'advice to actors' the sage words of Alec Guinness: 'First wipe your nose and check your flies', and the equally wise guidance from the master of his art, Noël Coward: 'Just know your lines and don't bump into the furniture.' As a companion to everything from the main stage to the fringes of theatrical fact and folklore, this will prove an irresistible book to all fans of the theatre.
Nunsense
Author: Dan Goggin
Publisher: Samuel French, Inc.
ISBN: 9780573689185
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
The show is a fund raiser put on by the Little Sisters of Hoboken to raise money to bury sisters accidently poisoned by the convent cook, Sister Julia (Child of God). -- Publisher's description.
Publisher: Samuel French, Inc.
ISBN: 9780573689185
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
The show is a fund raiser put on by the Little Sisters of Hoboken to raise money to bury sisters accidently poisoned by the convent cook, Sister Julia (Child of God). -- Publisher's description.
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Everyman
Author: Carol Ann Duffy
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571326897
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
Everyman is successful, popular and riding high when Death comes calling. Forced to abandon the life he has built, he embarks on a last, frantic search to recruit a friend, anyone, to speak in his defence. But Death is close behind, and time is running out. One of the great primal, spiritual myths, Everyman asks whether it is only in death that we can understand our lives. A cornerstone of English drama since the 15th century, this new adaptation by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy was presented at the National Theatre, London, in April 2015.
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571326897
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
Everyman is successful, popular and riding high when Death comes calling. Forced to abandon the life he has built, he embarks on a last, frantic search to recruit a friend, anyone, to speak in his defence. But Death is close behind, and time is running out. One of the great primal, spiritual myths, Everyman asks whether it is only in death that we can understand our lives. A cornerstone of English drama since the 15th century, this new adaptation by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy was presented at the National Theatre, London, in April 2015.
Dangerous Corner
Author: J. B. Priestley
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1849435979
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
At their stylish country retreat, Freda and Robert Caplan host a dinner party for their colleagues and friends, all executives at a transatlantic publishing company. Young, beautiful and successful they have the world at their feet. Then a cigarette box and and an ill-considered remark spark off a relentless series of revelations and other, more dangerous secrets are painfully exposed. As the truth spills out about the suicide of Robert's clever, reckless brother, and the group's perfect lives begin to crumble, the cost of professional and social success becomes frighteningly plain.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1849435979
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
At their stylish country retreat, Freda and Robert Caplan host a dinner party for their colleagues and friends, all executives at a transatlantic publishing company. Young, beautiful and successful they have the world at their feet. Then a cigarette box and and an ill-considered remark spark off a relentless series of revelations and other, more dangerous secrets are painfully exposed. As the truth spills out about the suicide of Robert's clever, reckless brother, and the group's perfect lives begin to crumble, the cost of professional and social success becomes frighteningly plain.
The Kiss That Missed
Author: David Melling
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1444914790
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
The king is in a hurry and blows his son a bedtime kiss... but it misses. The kiss flies out of the window and a brave knight is sent on a fairytale quest to bring it back. Since this classic picturebook was published over 10 years ago, it has sold over 300,000 copies and become a favourite bedtime story for boys and girls everywhere. By the bestselling creator of Hugless Douglas, this delightful tale is filled with humour, charm and bedtime kisses, and is great to read aloud. It is also a fantastic resource for teachers in lessons about fairytales.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1444914790
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
The king is in a hurry and blows his son a bedtime kiss... but it misses. The kiss flies out of the window and a brave knight is sent on a fairytale quest to bring it back. Since this classic picturebook was published over 10 years ago, it has sold over 300,000 copies and become a favourite bedtime story for boys and girls everywhere. By the bestselling creator of Hugless Douglas, this delightful tale is filled with humour, charm and bedtime kisses, and is great to read aloud. It is also a fantastic resource for teachers in lessons about fairytales.
The Development of the Theatre
Author: Allardyce Nicoll
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description