Beckett Waiting for Godot |
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| Author:
| Bradby, David |
| Contribution by:
| Robinson, Michael |
| Series title: | Plays in Production Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-59510-0 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2001 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $66.95 |
Book Description:
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David Bradby explores the impact of Waiting for Godot and its influence on acting, directing, design, and the role of theatre in society. After discussing the first productions in France, Britain and America, he examines subsequent productions in Africa, Eastern Europe, Israel, America, China and Japan. The book assesses interpretations by actors such as Bert Lahr and Ben Kingsley, and directors Roger Blin, Susan Sontag, Sir Peter Hall, and Beckett himself. It also contains an...
More DescriptionDavid Bradby explores the impact of Waiting for Godot and its influence on acting, directing, design, and the role of theatre in society. After discussing the first productions in France, Britain and America, he examines subsequent productions in Africa, Eastern Europe, Israel, America, China and Japan. The book assesses interpretations by actors such as Bert Lahr and Ben Kingsley, and directors Roger Blin, Susan Sontag, Sir Peter Hall, and Beckett himself. It also contains an extensive production chronology, bibliography and illustrations from major productions.