Nigel Hawthorne On Stage

by Kathleen Riley

Presenting a fresh look at postwar theater, this study of the late Sir Nigel Hawthorne€™s 50-year career in the theater focuses on the personal journey of one of Britain€™s finest actors. Providing detailed analysis of Hawthorne's stage work, this authorized biography is illuminated and enriched by personal insights derived from Hawthorne's own memories and those of his colleagues. Broad discussions about Hawthorne's personal development as well as the direction stage acting took in the 20th century are integrated with details about the actor's extensive career.

400 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2004

Reviews

[Katharine Holden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well done. I enjoyed reading about Hawthorne's stage career from the 1950s on. Ephemera, including letters, diary pages, programs, were very interesting to see. I liked how the author incorporated bits of biography without losing track of the main goal, which was the stage career. Learning about his South African theater years was interesting, too.