BIBLIO is the largest independent book marketplace in the world, with over 100 million books.

Skip to content

Rough Magic: Making Theatre at the Royal Shakespeare Company
Stock photo: cover may vary

Rough Magic: Making Theatre at the Royal Shakespeare Company Paperback - 2001

by Steven Adler; Foreword by Chris Parry

Add to wish list

Reader reviews for Rough Magic: Making Theatre at the Royal Shakespeare Company

Write a review for this book

There are no reviews for this book yet. Be the first to write a review!

Your review will be anonymous unless you login or create an account first.

Overall rating
Remember: You’re rating the book as a work, not the seller or the condition of the specific copy you purchased!

Important Terms and Guidelines

  • Please focus on the book’s content and context. Also, add any personal comments as to how you enjoyed the book. Substantiate your likes and dislikes. You may make comparisons to other books.
  • Reviews must be at least 140 characters in length.
  • Please do not reveal critical plot elements.
  • This is not a help line. Contact customer support if you need help.
Your review must not include:
  • Obscenities, discriminatory language, or other insulting language not suitable for public domain
  • Advertisements, “spam” content, or references to other products, offers or websites.
  • Email addresses, URLs, phone numbers, physical addresses or other contact information.
  • Overly critical comments about other reviews or reviewers
  • Time-sensitive material (i.e. promotional tours, seminars, lectures, etc.)
  • Availability, price, or alternative ordering/shipping information

From the publisher

Steven Adler examines the dynamic life and workings of the theatre company responsible for some of the world's most compelling performances and influential productions of the last forty years, including Marat/Sade, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Les Misrables, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, and Nicholas Nickleby.

Rough Magic provides a thorough analysis of the many strands of theatrical activity on both sides of the footlights that coalesce in the artistic vigor of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Adler traces the company's evolution from its origins in 1879 as a week-long festival presented by Stratford-upon-Avon as a birthday homage to its native son, to its current incarnation as one of the world's most distinguished institutional theatres. He probes the aspirations and achievements of the RSC's four successive artistic directors: Peter Hall, Trevor Nunn, Terry Hands, and Adrian Noble. He offers a comprehensive view of the design and aesthetics of the RSC's five theatres in Stratford and London, and explores the intricate process of crafting a repertoire at home and on tour that responds to the needs of the artists as well as the demands of the box office.

Vivid illustrations, personal observation, research, and dozens of interviews with current and former members of the Royal Shakespeare Company unite to produce Rough Magic.

Details

  • Title Rough Magic: Making Theatre at the Royal Shakespeare Company
  • Author Steven Adler; Foreword by Chris Parry
  • Binding Paperback
  • Pages 296
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Southern Illinois University Press, Carbondale, Illinois, U.S.A.
  • Publication date 2001-10
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780809323777 / 080932377X
  • Weight 1.07 lbs (0.49 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.1 x 6.3 x 0.89 in (23.11 x 16.00 x 2.26 cm)
  • Category Performing Arts
  • Library of Congress subjects Royal Shakespeare Company
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 00068020
  • Dewey Decimal Code 792.060

Media reviews

Citations

  • Choice, 03/01/2002, Page 1251
  • Reference and Research Bk News, 02/01/2002, Page 208

About the author

Steven Adler, a native of Brooklyn, New York, heads the graduate program in stage management at the University of California, San Diego, where he is also Vice Chair and Director of Theatre of the Department of Theatre and Dance. He has stage managed numerous productions on Broadway, Off-Broadway, on national tours, in regional theatre, and in television.

Back to top↑

More Copies for Sale

Rough Magic: Making Theatre at the Royal Shakespeare Company
Stock photo: cover may vary

Rough Magic: Making Theatre at the Royal Shakespeare Company

by Steven Adler

  • Used
  • Very good
  • first
Condition
Very good
Edition
First Edition
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780809323777 / 080932377x
Quantity available
1
Seller
BooksRun
Item price
A$33.27
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Southern Illinois University Press. First Edition. Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$33.27
Free Delivery to USA
Rough Magic: Making Theatre at the Royal Shakespeare Company
Stock photo: cover may vary

Rough Magic: Making Theatre at the Royal Shakespeare Company

by Steven Adler

  • New
  • Paperback
  • first
Condition
New
Edition
First Edition
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780809323777 / 080932377X
Quantity available
6
Seller
Ergodebooks
Item price
A$70.95
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Southern Illinois University Press, 2001-10-10. First Edition. paperback. New. 6.00x0.75x9.00. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$70.95
Free Delivery to USA
Rough Magic: Making Theatre at the Royal Shakespeare Company
Stock photo: cover may vary

Rough Magic: Making Theatre at the Royal Shakespeare Company

by Steven Adler

  • Used
  • Good
  • Paperback
Condition
Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780809323777 / 080932377X
Quantity available
1
Seller
Bonita
Item price
A$96.09
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$96.09
Free Delivery to USA
Rough Magic: Making Theatre at the Royal Shakespeare Company
Stock photo: cover may vary

Rough Magic: Making Theatre at the Royal Shakespeare Company

by Steven Adler

  • Used
  • Paperback
  • first
Condition
Used
Edition
First Edition
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780809323777 / 080932377X
Quantity available
1
Seller
Ergodebooks
Item price
A$99.87
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Southern Illinois University Press, 2001-10-10. First Edition. paperback. Used: Good. 6.00x0.75x9.00. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$99.87
Free Delivery to USA
Rough Magic: Making Theatre at the Royal Shakespeare Company
Stock photo: cover may vary

Rough Magic: Making Theatre at the Royal Shakespeare Company

by Steven Adler

  • New
  • Paperback
Condition
New
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780809323777 / 080932377X
Quantity available
1
Seller
GridFreed LLC
Item price
A$196.70
A$8.67 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Southern Illinois University Press, 2001-10-10. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!
Add to wish list
Item price
A$196.70
A$8.67 Delivery to USA
Show all copies
Back to top↑

Please wait a moment while we load the requested page.