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Jonathan Croall
Hamlet is arguably the most famous play on the planet, and the greatest of all Shakespeare’s works. Its rich story and complex leading role have provoked intense debate and myriad…
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The paperback edition of the acclaimed definitive life of John Gielgud, arguably the greatest classical actor of the twentieth century.
Dionysos, the God of wine and theatre has returned to his native land to take revenge on the puritanical Pentheus who refuses to recognise him of his rites. Remorselessly, savagely…
A unique exploration of the challenges and rewards of performing King Lear based on interviews with leading actors and directors.
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A. S. Neill was arguably the most famous child educator of the twentieth century. He was certainly the most controversial. All over the world, countless parents and teachers have been…
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This selection of gems, first published in 1983, has been chosen from hundreds of A.S.Neill’s letters by his biographer.
As a popular romance actor, John Stuart was frequently mobbed by his adoring fans. With access to Stuart's private archive, his films, press cuttings, reviews, interviews, profiles, features, and gossip…
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Containing over a hundred interviews conducted over the last fifteen years with leading directors, actors and writers at the National Theatre, Buzz Buzz! is a fantastic compendium that offers unrivalled…
This unusual collection of short stories captures the essence of life in the theatre. Behind the superficial glamour lies a world marked by ambition, jealousy and heartache.
The excruciating gaffes and put downs of renowned British actor John Gielgud, are legendary. Drawn from many unpublished letters and Jonathan Croall’s extensive interviews, and collected here in one volume…
Fifty years ago Sir Peter Hall directed the English language world premiere of Samuel Backett’s Waiting for Godot. Now he has returned to this extraordinary classic, the quintessential absurdist piece…
