Description
Book SynopsisFrom the Royal Shakespeare Company a fresh new edition of Shakespeare''s much-loved comedy of the battle between the sexes
THIS EDITION INCLUDES:
An illuminating introduction to
Much Ado About Nothing by award-winning scholar
Jonathan Bate The play - with clear and authoritative explanatory notes on each page
A helpful scene-by-scene analysis and key facts about the play
An introduction to Shakespeare''s career and the Elizabethan theatre
A rich exploration of approaches to staging the play featuring photographs of key productions
The most enjoyable way to understand a Shakespeare play is to see it or participate in it. This unique edition presents a historical overview of
Much Ado About Nothing in performance, recommends film versions, takes a detailed look at specific productions and includes interviews with two leading directors and an actor
Nicholas Hytner,
Marianne Ell