Shakespeare tells the actor when to go fast and when to go slow; when to pause, when to come in on cue and when to accent a word. His text is full of such clues. Shakespeare heard the lines as he wrote them. Shakespeare’s Advice to the Players makes watching or reading Shakespeare a richer experience, for audiences as well as actors. Learn More

Are you looking for an overview of the major work of these three leading playwrights?

Are you going to see a play by Ibsen, Chekhov or Strindberg and want a run-down of the storyline?

Do you want to know why these three are considered major writers?


A Pocket Guide to Ibsen, Chekhov and Strindberg gives you all this and more:


An introduction to each playwright

Historical and theatrical context to their plays

A synopsis for and analysis of each of the major plays

Details of productions around the world

A chronology of plays during the period


Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906), Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) and August Strindberg (1848-1912) are acknowledged masters of their craft. This handy reference book aims to tell you why they should be considered as such, as well as giving you a snapshot view of the plays and a considered view of the writers.
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Paperback: 112 pages
Publisher: Oberon Books Ltd; 2nd Revised edition edition (14 Oct 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1849430918
ISBN-13: 978-1849430913
Product Dimensions: 1.3 x 13.5 x 20.8 cm Learn More

This book presents not only an analysis of Caryl Churchill's published work, but also an account of eleven of her unpublished pieces, lent by the playwright. Learn More

Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Nick Hern Books; First Edition edition (13 Aug 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1848420242
ISBN-13: 978-1848420243
Product Dimensions: 1.5 x 13.9 x 21.7 cm Learn More

Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Nick Hern Books (2 Oct 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1854598708
ISBN-13: 978-1854598707
Product Dimensions: 0.9 x 13.2 x 19.8 cm Learn More

This is an unusual and important book. As the sub-title records, it is 'an eye-witness account of Peter Brook's production from first rehearsal to first night.' Learn More

Publication Date: 29 Aug 2013 | ISBN-10: 1848423055 | ISBN-13: 978-1848423053 Learn More

Mamet offers a somewhat controversial and surprising view of the world of acting. Learn More