Shakespeare in the theatre : Sir William Davenant and the Duke's Company / Amanda Eubanks Winkler, Richard Schoch.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Winkler, Amanda Eubanks, author.

Schoch, Richard, author.

Series:

Shakespeare in the Theatre.

Shakespeare in the Theatre

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English drama--Restoration, 1660-1700--History and criticism.

English drama.

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616--Stage history--1625-1800.

Shakespeare, William.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (256 pages).

Edition:

First edition.

Other Title:

Shakespeare in the Theatre

Place of Publication:

London, England : The Arden Shakespeare, Bloomsbury Academic, 2021.

Summary:

"Winkler and Schoch reveals how - and why - the first generation to stage Shakespeare after Shakespeare's lifetime changed absolutely everything. As leader of the Duke's Company, Davenant's influence on its approach to Shakespeare was profound and lasting. This book provides the first performance-based account of Restoration Shakespeare, exploring the precursors to Davenant's approach to Restoration Shakespeare, the cultural context of Restoration theatre, the theatre spaces in which the Duke's Company performed, Davenant's adaptations of Shakespeare's plays, acting styles, and the lasting legacy of Davenant's approach to staging Shakespeare"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

1. Precursors

2. Cultural milieu

3. New spaces

4. Acting

5. Repertory

6. Case studies

7. Davenant's legacy.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Includes bibliographical references and index.