Have you ever dreamed of having a cup of tea with John Bell?
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Well, his new book Living Shakespeare is exactly that.
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Living Shakespeare is a guided exploration of Shakespeare’s work through Bell’s eyes, perfect for enjoyers of theatre, literature, acting and, of course, Shakespeare.
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Shakespeare’s plays bring us face to face with the reality of evil, the magic of the natural world, the convolution of moral behaviour, and the brevity and preciousness of our existence. In these pages, Bell draws on his lifetime of personal and professional experience as he speaks on Shakespeare’s most absorbing stories, questions and characters—from the complexities of casting Hamlet to an examination of the Bard’s malleable relationship with time. Peppered with passages, recommendations and anecdotes from on and off the stage, Living Shakespeare is the perfect mix of academic and personal, drawing from a lifetime of study, fellowship and performance to bring together a guided exploration of Shakespeare’s work through Bell’s eyes, perfect for enjoyers of theatre, literature, acting and, of course, Shakespeare.
More than just a book—exactly why your students could benefit from having their own copy:
- experience-based insight from an industry-leader on how to understand and connect with a role
- perfectly and precisely encapsulates the brilliantly all-consuming nature of getting to know a character
- challenges tradition in encouraging involvement with unconventional takes on a character
- an exploration of transcendental human themes and how they manifest in theatre
About the Author
John Bell AO OBE FRSN, co-founder of Nimrod Theatre Company and founder of the Bell Shakespeare Company, is a preeminent Australian thespian, Shakespearean scholar, and Australian National Living Treasure. Over his 60-plus year career on the stage, he has influenced the shape of Australian theatre and walked alongside Shakespeare as the Bard’s plays are imagined and reimagined on stages the world over.
RRP: $34.95
215 mm x 153 mm, 245 pages
ISBN: 9781920831868
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