Nigel Hawthorne on Stage
- ISBN-10
- 190280631X
- ISBN-13
- 9781902806310
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 380
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2005-04-27
- Publisher
- Univ of Hertfordshire Press
- Author
- Kathleen Riley
Description
Presenting a fresh look at postwar theater, this study of the late Sir Nigel Hawthorne’s 50-year career in the theater focuses on the personal journey of one of Britain’s finest actors. Providing detailed analysis of Hawthorne's stage work, this authorized biography is illuminated and enriched by personal insights derived from Hawthorne's own memories and those of his colleagues. Broad discussions about Hawthorne's personal development as well as the direction stage acting took in the 20th century are integrated with details about the actor's extensive career.
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