Anthony Sher, Sher / Doran

Woza Shakespeare

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Produktbeschreibung

"A fascinating account of the trials and tribulations behind what turned into a triumphant South African production of Shakespeare's bloodiest tragedy, Titus Andronicus" (Independent) "Shakespeare in Tarantino mode" is how actor Antony Sher and director Gregory Doran describe Titus Andronicus, one of the most violent plays ever written. They decided to mount a production at the celebrated Market Theatre in Johannesburg with a top South African multi-racial cast. This is an account of their extraordinary journey: from the historic first visit of the Royal National Theatre Studio to South Africa in 1994, to the rehearsals and controversial opening of Titus at the Market, and the acclaim that greeted its subsequent performances in London, Leeds and Spain. This is not only a fascinating insight into how a director and actor approach a classic play, it is also a portrait of theatre in South Africa, emerging from the dark ages of apartheid, and a moving and often funny account of Antony Sher's professional debut in his homeland.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Methuen Drama
• Seitenzahl: 316
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Mai 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 448g
• ISBN-13: 9780413702807
• ISBN-10: 0413702804
• Artikelnr.: 21695492

Autorenporträt

Greg Doran has been described as 'one of the supreme Shakespeare directors of our era' (Financial Times). He joined the Royal Shakespeare Company as an actor in 1987 and was its artistic director from 2012 to 2022. He has directed and/or produced every single play in the First Folio of Shakespeare's plays at Stratford-upon-Avon. He was awarded the Sam Wanamaker Prize for pioneering work in Shakespearean theatre in 2012. He was knighted for services to the arts in 2024.