Shakespeare's Strangest Tales: Extraordinary but true tales from 400 years of Shakespearean theatre

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Shakespeare's Strangest Tales: Extraordinary but true tales from 400 years of Shakespearean theatre
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Iain Spragg
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:240
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
Category/GenreDrama
British and Irish History
ISBN/Barcode 9781910232903
ClassificationsDewey:822.33
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint Portico
Publication Date 14 April 2016
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

A quirky collection of true stories from the weird and wonderful world of Shakespearean theatre, featuring distinguished actors falling off stages, fluffed lines, performances in the dark, and why you must never, ever say the name of that Scottish play, especially if you are Peter O'Toole. A fascinating playbill of stories from the weird and wonderful world of Shakespearean theatre through the centuries, including distinguished actors falling off stages, fluffed lines, performances in the dark, and why you must never, ever say the name of that Scottish play, especially if you are Peter O'Toole. Discover a wealth of Shakespearean shenanigans over the years, including the terrible behaviour of the groundlings at Shakespeare's Globe, how the 'rude mechanicals' in A Midsummer Night's Dream got recast as a bunch of ladies from the WI, and how Dame Maggie Smith got even with Sir Laurence Olivier. Published to coincide with the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, this treasury of curious tales is a must-read for all Shakespeare lovers and theatre fans. Word count: 45,000

Author Biography

Iain Spragg is a sports journalist and author with 20 years experience. He has written for a wide range of national newspapers including the Daily Mirror and The Daily Telegraph, while his book credits include Twickenham:100 Years of Rugby's HQ, The World Cup in 100 Objects and Cycling's Strangest Tales.