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Acting in Restoration Comedy

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The art of acting in restoration comedy, the buoyant, often bowdy romps which celebrated the reopening of the English theatres after Cromwell's dour reign, is the subject of Simon Callow's bold investigation. There is cause again to celebrate as Callow, one of Britain's foremost actors, aims to restore the form to all its original voluptuous vigor. Callow shows the way to attain clarity and hilarity in some of the most delightful roles ever conceived for the theatre.

Language: English

Pages: 144

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Applause Books

Release: February 01, 2000

ISBN: 155783119X

ISBN 13: 9781557831194

Acting in Restoration Comedy

4/5 ( ratings)

The art of acting in restoration comedy, the buoyant, often bowdy romps which celebrated the reopening of the English theatres after Cromwell's dour reign, is the subject of Simon Callow's bold investigation. There is cause again to celebrate as Callow, one of Britain's foremost actors, aims to restore the form to all its original voluptuous vigor. Callow shows the way to attain clarity and hilarity in some of the most delightful roles ever conceived for the theatre.

Language: English

Pages: 144

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Applause Books

Release: February 01, 2000

ISBN: 155783119X

ISBN 13: 9781557831194

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