Henry IV, Part II: Actors on Shakespeare

Description

The enduring popularity and success of Shakespeare is an international and cross-cultural phenomenon. The aim of the "Actors on Shakespeare" series is to provide an accessible, contemporary commentary to each of the plays via the top-class actors who have performed them. Here, Simon Callow, best-selling author and acclaimed stage and screen actor, immerses himself in "Henry IV" once more, now concentrating on "Part II" with an afterword on the death of Falstaff. Together with his previous book in this series, Callow provides an in-depth study of the art of the play and the craft of the actor.

Simon Callow, best-selling author and acclaimed stage and screen actor, immerses himself in Henry IV once more, now concentrating on Part II with an afterword on the death of Falstaff. Together with his previous book in this series, Callow provides an in-depth study of the art of the play and the craft of the actor.

'There is much to enjoy here. The writing preserves the individuality of the actors, while at the same time retaining their clarity and intelligence.' Independent