Synopses & Reviews
From Burbage at the Globe to Branagh on film, this edition tells the story of Hamlet in production, relating stage interpretations to developments in the theater, in literary criticism and in society. This detailed stage history records an ongoing process of discovery, as successive performers have found what it is in the play that will speak most powerfully to the audiences of their own times. The introduction focuses not only on star Hamlets, but on whole productions of the play--including supporting players and, in this century, direction and design.
Review
"Hapgood's careful scholarship and engaging writing throughout result in a volume that all libraries will want to own." Choice"...[an] impressive volume..." American Theatre"Robert Hapgood presents Hamlet, with the most extensive stage history of all. This is a massive acheivement of a book and addresses the interpretation of major and minor characters and also direction and stage design. Every actor and director must read this." Bibliotheque D'Humanisme
Synopsis
The story of Hamlet in production, from Burbage at the Globe to Branagh on film.
Table of Contents
List of illustrations; Series editors' preface; Acknowledgements; List of productions; List of abbreviations; Introduction; List of characters; Hamlet, Prince of Denmark; Bibliography; Index.