The Cambridge companion to Shakespeare on stage
By: edited by Stanley Wells and Sarah Stanton.
Contributors: Wells, Stanley W., 1930-; Stanton, Sarah.
Series: Cambridge companions to literature
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Cambridge, U.K. ; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 322
Subjects: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Stage history.
Description: This Companion is designed for readers interested in past and present productions of Shakespeare's plays, both in and beyond Britain. The first six chapters describe aspects of the British performing tradition in chronological sequence, from the early staging of Shakespeare's own time, through to the present day. Each relates Shakespearean developments to broader cultural concerns and adopts an individual approach and focus, on textual adaptation, acting, stages, scenery or theatre management. These are followed by three explorations of acting: tragic and comic actors and women performers of Shakespeare roles. A section on international performance includes chapters on interculturalism, on touring companies and on political theatre, with separate accounts of the performing traditions of North America, Asia and Africa. Over forty pictures illustrate performers and productions of Shakespeare from around the world. An amalgamated list of items for further reading completes the book.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 300-309)  and index.