The Routledge Companion to Actors' Shakespeare

The Routledge Companion to Actors’ Shakespeare is a window onto how today’s actors contribute to the continuing life and relevance of Shakespeare’s plays. _x000D_ _x000D_ The process of acting is notoriously hard to document, but this volume reaches behind famous performances to examine the actors’ craft, their development and how they engage with playtexts. Each chapter relies upon privileged access to its subject to offer an unparalleled insight into contemporary practice. _x000D_ _x000D_ This volume explores the techniques, interpretive approaches and performance styles of the following actors:_x000D_ _x000D_ Simon Russell Beale, Sinead Cusack, Judi Dench, Kate Duchene, Colm Feore, Mariah Gale, John Harrell, Greg Hicks, Rory Kinnear, Kevin Kline, Adrian Lester, Marcelo Magni, Ian McKellen, Patrice Naiambana, Vanessa Redgrave, Piotr Semak, Anthony Sher, Jonathan Slinger, Kate Valk, Harriet Walter_x000D_ _x000D_ This twin volume to The Routledge Companion to Directors’ Shakespeare is an essential work for both actors and students of Shakespeare. _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_