Synopsis
Since 1953 the Stratford Festival has been presenting theatrical performances that are world renowned for their excellent artistic standards. More recently thousands of television viewers have also been able to experience the excitement of the theatre in their own homes as a result of the CBC television production of several of the Stratford plays. Now CBC Enterprises, the entrepreneurial arm of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, makes these acclaimed theatrical events available to the reader in beautifully produced editions.
The Stratford treatment of Shakespeare plays in this new series of books makes a distinguished contribution to drama literature. As well as the complete text, there is an introduction by the director of each plays in which he discusses his interpretation and staging of the production. The Stratford Festival Emendations indicate the changes that were made, enabling the reader and the play-goer to compare the original play with the Stratford staged version.
The Introduction to this volume presents observations on "Macbeth" that director Des McAnuff made to the acting company during rehearsals. The parallels he draws between our own times and the eleventh century, in which the play is set, add depth and relevance to our understanding of "Macbeth." In "Reflections on the Role of Macbeth," actor Nicholas Pennell casts light omg his portrayal of the doomed Scottish Kind.
The book is lavishly illustrated with full-colour and black-and-white photographs of members of the cast. The colour design sketches of Susan Benson's costumes evoke the supernatural mood and mystery of the famed "Scottish Tragedy."
Everyone who enjoys theatre -- especially those who have attended a Stratford performance or hope to do so -- will welcome the opportunity to start a home library of Festival Edition plays, beginning with The Tempest, Macbeth, As You Like It, andThe Taming of the Shrew.
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, in association with the Stratford Shakespearen Festival Foundation of Canada, Toronto, Ontario, 1983
ISBN 10: 0887941176
ISBN 13: 9780887941177
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Softcover. CBC Enterprises. 120 pp. Stratford Festival Edition. Softcover. LCC: C830985662 Good condition; on covers: touches of wear on edges, and previous owner's name on front; some underlining through page 19. Seller Inventory # PR10182033
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Condition: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # E19G-01809