British Realist Theatre: The New Wave in Its Context 1956 - 1965

by Stephen Lacey and Stephen Lacey

Book Overview

The British New Wave' of dramatists, actors and directors in the late 1950s and 1960s created a defining moment in post-war theatre. British Realist Theatre is an accessible introduction to the New Wave, providing the historical and cultural background which is essential for a true understanding of this influential and dynamic era.
Drawing upon contemporary sources as well as the plays themselves, Stephen Lacey considers the plays' influences,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415123119
• ISBN13: 9780415123112
• Release Date: September 1995
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 8.5"