Essential for students of theatre studies; Methuen Dramas Decades of Modern British Playwriting series provides a comprehensive survey and study of the theatre produced in each decade from the 1950s to 2009 in six volumes. Each volume features a critical analysis and reevaluation of the work of four key playwrights from that decade authored by a team of experts; together with an extensive commentary on the period .The 1960s was a decade of seismic changes in British theatre as in society at large. This important new study in Methuen Dramas Decades of Modern British Playwriting series explores how theatre-makers responded to the changes in society. Together with a thorough survey of the theatrical activity of the decade it offers detailed reassessments of the work of four of the leading playwrights. The 1960s volume provides in-depth studies of the work of four of the major playwrights who came to prominence: Edward Bond (by Steve Nicholson); John Arden (Bill McDonnell); Harold Pinter (Jamie Andrews) and Alan Ayckbourn (Frances Babbage). It examines their work then; its legacy today; and how critical consensus has changed over time.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating GemBy Leslie JonesIn depth essays on a subject that many are curious to know more about. It was a fascinating read and hope more volumes will be published through this group.