Description
Book SynopsisA fresh edition of two of Shakespeare's classical plays, developed by and for the RSC, includes new interviews with acclaimed directors Gregory Doran andYukio Ninagawa, and the actorMichael Pennington, looks at specific productions in each of theplays' histories, and includes introductionsby acclaimed scholar Jonathan Bate.
Trade Review'A triumphant addition to our times.' - Fiona Shaw, The Times
Table of ContentsIntroduction Titus Andronicus Timon of Athens About the Text Key Facts: Titus Andronicus The Lamentable Tragedy of Titus Andronicus Textual Notes Scene by Scene Analysis Titus Andronicus in Performance: the RSC and Beyond Four Centuries of Titus Andronicus: An Overview At the RSC The Director's Cut: Interviews with Gregory Doran and Yukio Ninagawa Key Facts: Timon of Athens The Life of Timon of Athens Textual Notes Timon of Athens in Performance: the RSC and Beyond Four Centuries of Timon: An Overview At the RSC The Director's Cut: an Interview with Gregory Doran Playing Timon: Michael Pennington Shakespeare's Career in the Theatre Shakespeare's Works: A Chronology The History Behind the Tragedies: A Chronology Further Reading and Viewing: Titus Andronicus and Timon of Athens References Acknowledgements and Picture Credits
