"A full history of one of the largest and oldest dedicated centres for the performance of Shakespeare in North America, this volume divides the Festival's history into three periods, beginning with the foundation of the company, moving through its years of expansion and ending with an exploration of staging Shakespeare in the 21st century. Through case studies of productions covering each Artistic Director, it highlights issues of national identity but also the unique relationship between actor and audience. It not only ...
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"A full history of one of the largest and oldest dedicated centres for the performance of Shakespeare in North America, this volume divides the Festival's history into three periods, beginning with the foundation of the company, moving through its years of expansion and ending with an exploration of staging Shakespeare in the 21st century. Through case studies of productions covering each Artistic Director, it highlights issues of national identity but also the unique relationship between actor and audience. It not only explores the work of international stars, but also that of longstanding company members, emphasizing the Festival's collective spirit"--
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