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A Midsummer Night's Dream: Arden Performance Editions

By William Shakespeare
Series: Arden Performance Editions
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A Midsummer Night's Dream is a beloved Shakespearean comedy weaving together multiple tales of love, magic, and mischief in an enchanted forest. Central to the story are two pairs of lovers, mischievous fairies, and a group of amateur actors whose attempts at theatre add humour and charm. The play explores themes of love's folly and transformation through whimsical encounters and enchanting spells.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This edition is perfectly suited for actors, drama students, and directors seeking a practical rehearsal resource. Its clarity and usability also make it an excellent choice for educators, students, and amateur Shakespeare enthusiasts engaged in performance or study.

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A unique annotated edition designed for use in the rehearsal room - for actors and directors

A unique annotated edition designed for use in the rehearsal room - for actors and directors

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For the first time, the world-renowned Arden Shakespeare is producing Performance Editions, aimed specifically for use in the rehearsal room. Published in association with the Shakespeare Institute, the text features easily accessible facing page notes – including short definitions of words, key textual variants, and guidance on metre and pronunciation.

A larger font size is provided for easier reading, along with space for writing notes and reduced punctuation aimed at the actor rather than the reader. With editorial expertise from the worlds of theatre and academia, the series has been developed in association with actors and drama students.

The Series Editors are distinguished scholars Professor Michael Dobson and Dr Abigail Rokison, and leading Shakespearean actor, Simon Russell Beale.

A Midsummer Night's Dream: Arden Performance Editions offers a unique blend of scholarly depth and practical application, making it an invaluable resource for actors and drama students alike.

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Praised for its innovative format, this edition places accessible notes alongside the text for effortless reference, making it ideal for actors and directors. The user-friendly layout, larger font, and concise annotations bring Shakespeare's language vividly to life without overwhelming readers. Reviewed as valuable not only for theatre professionals but also students and schools staging the plays, the series benefits from editorial expertise including Simon Russell Beale and respected Shakespeare scholars.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474245197

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 October 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The Arden Shakespeare

Contributors:

  • Volume editor Dr Abigail Rokison-Woodall

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 323g

Pages: 264

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Arts & Culture Classic Poetry Non-Fiction Series: Arden Performance Editions William Shakespeare

About the Author

Dr Abigail Rokison is Lecturer in Shakespeare and Theatre, The Shakespeare Institute, Stratford Upon Avon, UK and was formerly a professional actor

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