by Rob Graham · Simon & Schuster Ltd · tapa dura · ISBN 9780684858364
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In the CRASH COURSE series, this jargon-free accessible guide will appeal to all theatre-goers. From prehistoric ritual to the tragi-comic Greeks, from medieval passion plays to Shakespeare, from the realism of Chekhov to the kitchen sink dramas of Osborne & Pinter, all of theatre is represented to help you impress even the most dedicated thespian. Covering theatre around the globe, this book also introduces you to playwrights and actors, and offers an unpretentious look at genres like romanticism, naturalism, realism and even existentialism. And with a handy luvvie guide to lore and superstitions, it contains everything you need to know to fully appreciate the hammy, exciting world of the theatre.
