Follow acclaimed theatre directors Matthew Dunster and Natalie Abrahami throughout preparation and rehearsals for their respective Shakespeare productions: Dunsterrsquo;s lsquo;intelligent productionrsquo; (Guardian) of Troilus and Cressida at Shakespearersquo;s Globe; and Abrahamirsquo;s A Midsummer Nightrsquo;s Dream at the Nuffield Theatre; Southampton; praised by The Reviews Hub as lsquo;a cutting-edge make-overrsquo;. First published as part of Getting Directions: A Fly-on-the-Wall Guide for Emerging Theatre Directors. With unprecedented access to the rehearsal room; the book outlines exactly what it takes to get a play from the page to the stage; from first concept to first night. It provides an invaluable; practical handbook - part portrait; part masterclass - on how to stage Shakespeare in the twenty-first century; and a revealing insight into the work of two of the UKs most exciting young directors. Matthew Dunster is an Olivier-nominated director. He is an Associate Artist of the Young Vic and Associate Director at Shakespearersquo;s Globe. Credits include Martin McDonaghrsquo;s Hangmen (Royal Court and West End); Loversquo;s Sacrifice (RSC) and The Seagull (Regentrsquo;s Park Open Air Theatre). Natalie Abrahami was formerly Artistic Director of the Gate Theatre; Notting Hill; and is an Associate Director at the Young Vic and Associate Artist at the Nuffield Theatre; Southampton. Vital reading for anyone working or wanting to work as a director The Public Reviews on Getting Directions
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