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The Well Read Play

Stephen Unwin author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:18th Feb '11

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A unique and very readable guide, perfect for students, teachers and general readers alike.

The Well Read Play, deepens our appreciation and enjoyment of drama. Clear and practical guidance helps the reader to understand the workings of a play, spot clues that the playwright has planted, imagine how it can be staged, and decide whether it will stand the test of time. Absorbing and informative, whether for purposes of study, staging or simply leisure, it is the ideal guide for students, directors, teachers and anyone who loves the theatre.

“…because many people find it hard to read plays [Unwin] had written this book to help them. And it works surprisingly well… A useful book, then, from which I learned a lot”—The Stage “an overview of contemporary theatrical thinking, distilling into a single volume a lifetime of [Unwin’s] own wisdom.. Aspiring directors, actors and quite possibly critics will certainly derive much from The Well Read Play... essential reading”-British Theatre Guide
“…because many people find it hard to read plays [Unwin] had written this book to help them. And it works surprisingly well… A useful book, then, from which I learned a lot”—The Stage “an overview of contemporary theatrical thinking, distilling into a single volume a lifetime of [Unwin’s] own wisdom.. Aspiring directors, actors and quite possibly critics will certainly derive much from The Well Read Play... essential reading”-British Theatre Guide

ISBN: 9781840027709

Dimensions: 196mm x 130mm x 19mm

Weight: 245g

240 pages