The audio CD with this edition of A Midsummer Night Dream contains a series of unique recordings to illustrate how different actors place their own interpretation on the play. Hear Sir John Gielgud in a recording from the 1930s reciting a speech of Puck. Compare that to a contemporary recording made in 2003.
There are also superb performances from Michael Maloney, Amanda Root and David Hare wood.
The text is illustrated throughout with photographs from notable productions to bring the play to life in the classroom. There are scenes from a range of productions including the 1970 RSC production directed by Peter Brook, the 1994 RSC production directed by Adrian Noble and the Shakespeare Theatre Company 2003-04 production. The book also takes you behind the scenes with reproductions of set drawings, costume designs and scene edits, all from original notes.
There are also superb performances from Michael Maloney, Amanda Root and David Hare wood.
The text is illustrated throughout with photographs from notable productions to bring the play to life in the classroom. There are scenes from a range of productions including the 1970 RSC production directed by Peter Brook, the 1994 RSC production directed by Adrian Noble and the Shakespeare Theatre Company 2003-04 production. The book also takes you behind the scenes with reproductions of set drawings, costume designs and scene edits, all from original notes.