Nigel Hawthorne on Stage [ILLUSTRATED] (Hardcover)

~ Kathleen Riley (Author), Thelma Holt (Foreword)

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This study of the late Sir Nigel Hawthorne's 50-year career in the theatre presents a fresh look at postwar theatre by focusing 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.

About the Author

Kathleen Riley is the author of Dionysus since 69: Greek Tragedy at the Dawn of the Third Millennium. Thelma Holt is an English theatre director.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: University Of Hertfordshire Press; illustrated edition edition (May 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1902806298
• ISBN-13: 978-1902806297
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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