Performing Shakespeare: Preparation, Rehearsal, Performance

by Oliver Ford Davies

Drawing on a lifetime’s experience of playing Shakespearean roles, Oliver Ford Davies offers practical advice to actors, directors, and drama students on a wide variety of scenes, characters, speeches, and individual lines from almost every one of the plays. An authoritative, hands-on guide through the practical challenges involved in performing Shakespeare.

Genres: Theatre, Shakespeare

228 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2008

Reviews

[Major Refuse · Rating 4 out of 5]

Useful insights into Oliver’s process to approaching, rehearsing and performing Shakespeare. Valuable work from one of the UK’s finest actors. Definitely of interest to classical actors and anyone interested in what it takes to perform great Elizabethan text.

[Elly Roberts · Rating 4 out of 5]

Useful for shape, prep (facts), supporting roles, general