Region, Religion and Patronage
Lancastrian Shakespeare
Richard Wilson editor Richard Dutton editor Alison Findlay editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Manchester University Press
Published:30th Sep '13
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
Explores the network of social, political and spiritual connections in north west England as a site for regional drama, introducing the reader to the non-metropolitan theatre spaces which formed a vital part of early modern dramatic activity. Uses the possibility that Shakespeare began his theatrical career to provide a range of new contexts for reading his plays. Examines the contexts in which the apprentice dramatist would have worked, providing new insight into regional performance, touring theatre & the patronage of the Earls of Derby. Examines the experiences of Catholic families and the way in which Lancashire's status as a Catholic stronghold led to conflict with central government's attempts to create a united state.. All this feeds into innovative readings of individual plays such as Twelfth Night, Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night's Dream.
ISBN: 9780719063695
Dimensions: 234mm x 156mm x 15mm
Weight: 395g
272 pages