Making an Exhibition of Myself: the autobiography of Peter Hall: The Autobiography of Peter Hall

by Peter Hall

The story of a railway worker's son who became one of the most powerful, outspoken and charismatic figures in European theatre. Sir Peter Hall has been director of the Royal Shakespeare Company, artistic director of Glyndebourne, and director of Britain's National Theatre from 1973 to 1988. He has directed over 150 productions of plays, operas and films, and now runs his own acclaimed theatre company.

Genres: Theatre

560 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

About the author

Sir Peter Reginald Frederick Hall CBE was an English theatre and film director. Hall founded the Royal Shakespeare Company (1960–68) and directed the National Theatre (1973–88), and was prominent in defending public subsidy of the arts in Britain.

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Reviews

[Susanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Offers many insights into the art of the theatre. Recommended.