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Richard Burbage and the Shakespearean stage a 'delightful Proteus' Siobhan Keenan

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Keenan, Siobhan, 1973- author.
Contributor:
Bloomsbury (Firm), publisher.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Burbage, Richard, 1567?-1619.
Burbage, Richard.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616--Stage history--To 1625.
Shakespeare, William.
Chamberlain's Men (Theater company).
Shakespearean actors and actresses--Great Britain--Biography.
Shakespearean actors and actresses.
Acting--History--17th century.
Acting.
Theater--Great Britain--History--17th century.
Theater.
Acting--History.
Physical Description:
1 online resource
Place of Publication:
London New York The Arden Shakespeare 2025
Summary:
"This book offers the first in-depth study of Richard Burbage's theatrical career and his ground-breaking contribution to the development of professional theatre in Shakespearean London. Burbage is best known for becoming the leading actor in Shakespeare's acting company, the Lord Chamberlain's players. Siobhan Keenan begins by tracing Burbage's early life and the emergent theatrical community of which he was a part, before moving on to a series of chapters which explore his growing reputation as a player and theatre manager. Chapters also examine Burbage's influence on Shakespeare and reflect on Burbage's cultural legacy and impact on early modern acting traditions"-- Provided by publisher
Contents:
Prologue. The Burbages & life in St Stephen's, Coleman Street
Theatrical beginnings
Leading the Lord Chamberlain's men (1594-98)?
Stealing the stage : building & playing the Globe (1599-1608)
Two playhouses 'alike in dignity' : playing and managing the Globe and the second Blackfriars Theatre (1609-1619)
Burbage's legacy
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Description based upon online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed September 4th, 2025)
Other Format:
Print version Keenan, Siobhan, 1973- Richard Burbage and the Shakespearean stage
ISBN:
9781350245990
1350245992
9781350245983
1350245984
1350245976
9781350245976
OCLC:
1520507127
Publisher Number:
CIPO000270881
Access Restriction:
Restricted for use by site license

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