Amanda EubanksWinkler,Professor RichardSchoch
Shakespeare in the Theatre: Sir William Davenant and the Duke's Company
Shakespeare in the Theatre: Sir William Davenant and the Duke's Company
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Sir William Davenant, the founder of the Dukes Company, profoundly influenced how Shakespeare was performed in the Restoration era. This book offers the first performance-based account of Restoration Shakespeare, exploring the precursors to Davenant's approach, cultural context, theatre spaces, adaptations, acting styles, and its lasting legacy. The eBook editions of this work are available open access on bloomsburycollections.com, funded by Queen's University Belfast.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 18 May 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Eubanks Winkler and Schoch provide a fascinating exploration into the transformative impact of the first generation of actors who performed Shakespeare after his lifetime. The founders of the Dukes Company, Sir William Davenant, played a pivotal role in shaping the way Shakespeare was interpreted and presented. This open-access book offers a comprehensive performance-based account of Restoration Shakespeare, delving into the antecedents of Davenant's approach, the cultural backdrop of Restoration theatre, the specific theatre spaces where the Dukes Company performed, his adaptations of Shakespeare's plays, the distinctive acting styles employed, and the enduring legacy of Davenant's staging techniques. The eBook editions of this work are freely accessible on bloomsburycollections.com, with the support of Queen's University Belfast.
Eubanks Winkler and Schoch shed light on the profound and enduring changes brought about by the first generation of actors who staged Shakespeare after his lifetime. The founders of the Dukes Company, Sir William Davenant, exerted a significant influence on the interpretation and presentation of Shakespeare's works. This open-access book presents a comprehensive performance-based account of Restoration Shakespeare, exploring the precedents of Davenant's approach, the cultural context of Restoration theatre, the specific theatre spaces where the Dukes Company performed, his adaptations of Shakespeare's plays, the distinctive acting styles employed, and the lasting impact of Davenant's staging techniques.
The eBook editions of this work are freely accessible on bloomsburycollections.com, thanks to the support of Queen's University Belfast. By delving into these aspects, Eubanks Winkler and Schoch offer a valuable insight into the rich tapestry of Restoration Shakespeare, contributing to our understanding and appreciation of this pivotal period in theatrical history.
Weight: 246g
Dimension: 127 x 198 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350273481
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