The Royal Court Theatre Inside Out

by Ruth Little

Inside Out is the story of The Royal Court Theatre, told in the words of those who have crafted its success. It tells how the plays are written, programmed, designed, directed and produced, and looks at the truths and myths within the Court's notoriety. From playwrights and actors to audiences and the censor, Inside Out combines a probing history with a revealing collection of original anecdotes from everyone involved in the story of this unique institution.

Paperback

First published April 1, 2008

Reviews

[First Second Books]

This is a very informative scrapbook style history of the Royal Court from its beginnings in the mid-50's up until 2006. It has loads of interesting quotes from playwrights, theater designers, directors, etc., and should be of interest to anyone who wants to know more about the history of 20th century British drama. It also should prove interesting to anyone who wants to know more about arts administration and the subsidized arts in Britain since a good deal of the book details the intriguing behind-the-scenes deals and difficulties in running a theater. Also, it will let you know about a lot of great plays to read - and there are some excellent photos.