An Actor's Tour (Classic Reprint): Or Seventy Thousand Miles With Shakespeare - Couverture souple

Bandmann, Daniel Edward

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330607112 ISBN 13 : 9781330607114

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore a world-stage journey with Shakespeare’s plays and a spirited company of actors. In An Actor's Tour, Daniel E. Bandmann recounts three intensive years touring continents and islands, staging Hamlet, Othello, The Merchant of Venice, Romeo and Juliet, and more, before diverse audiences hungry for great drama. The narrative blends travel lore with a performer’s craft, revealing how art travels—and how audiences respond—across cultures.

This edition portrays not just performances, but the daily grind behind them: rehearsals, logistics, and the personal stamina required to sustain a demanding tour. From grand capitals to welcoming ports, the book captures moments of triumph, cultural exchange, and the shared power of live theatre to connect people.

• Behind-the-scenes insight into rehearsals, casting, and touring logistics for a Shakespearean company.


• Vivid travel scenes across cities like Calcutta and Honolulu, with real-world impressions of audiences and hospitality.


• Personal anecdotes from the actor’s life on tour, including encounters with local customs and performers.


• Celebration of the arts and the enduring appeal of Shakespeare on a truly global stage.

Ideal for readers of theatrical memoirs and fans of Shakespeare who enjoy seeing how live theatre crosses borders and time.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330607112
• ISBN 13: 9781330607114
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 325
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