Synopsis
Blue Stockings - A Guide for Studying and Staging the Play
Published by Nick Hern Books
First produced professionally at Shakespeare's Globe in 2013, and a sell-out success, it is now regularly performed by theatre groups in the UK and beyond, and is widely studied by Drama students
This Page to Stage Student Guide is written by the playwright - who also directed the first production at RADA - along with her assistant director Lois Jeary
It's packed with contextual information, scene-by-scene and character breakdowns
It also includes personal insights into the world of the play and the real lives that inspired it
This essential and invaluable resource for those studying and staging the play, takes you through the entire production process
It considers each of the elements in turn
From sound and music
To design and rehearsals
You'll also find notes from the original rehearsal process, extracts from working diaries, and interviews with key members of the creative team
Throughout, there are hints and tips on staging, and helpful games and exercises to bring the play to life on the stage and in the classroom
Highly accessible and uniquely authoritative, this is an indispensable Guide for anyone studying, teaching or performing the play
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