British Realist Theatre: The New Wave in Its Context 1956 - 1965

by Stephen Lacey and Stephen Lacey

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The British New Wave' of dramatists, actors and directors in the late 1950s and 1960s created a defining moment in post-war theatre. British Realist Theatre is an accessible introduction to the New Wave, providing the historical and cultural background which is essential for a true understanding of this influential and dynamic era.
Drawing upon contemporary sources as well as the plays themselves, Stephen Lacey considers the plays' influences, their impact and their critical receptions. The playwrights discussed include:
* Edward Bond
* John Osborne
* Shelagh Delaney * Harold Pinter

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0415123119

ISBN13:9780415123112

Release Date:September 1995

Publisher:Routledge

Length:220 Pages

Weight:0.65 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 6.3" x 8.5"

Related Subjects

Arts, Music & Photography British & Irish Criticism & Theory Drama History & Criticism Humor & Entertainment Modern (16th-21st Centuries) Performing Arts Theater

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