This is the inside story of the Royal Shakespeare Company - a running historical critique of a major national institution and its location within British culture; as related by a writer who is uniquely placed to tell the tale. It describes what happened to a radical theatrical vision and explores British societys inability to sustain that vision. Spanning four decades and four artistic directors; Inside the Royal Shakespeare Company is a multi-layered chronicle that traces the companys history; offers investigation into its working methods; its repertoire; its people and its politics; and considers what the future holds for this bastion of high culture now in crisis. Inside the Royal Shakespeare Company is compelling reading for anyone who wishes to explore behind the scenes and consider the changing role of theatre in modern cultural life. It offers a timely analysis of the fight for creative expression within any artistic or cultural organisation; and a vital document of our times.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good book; but drags out chapters with long detailed ...By CustomerGood book; but drags out chapters with long detailed stories and I found it very time consuming to complete chapters.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Great comprehensive introduction to IDBy John DThis is a great comprehensive introduction to a wide variety of related topics in information design. The in-depth analysis of examples; good and bad; will appeal to those with more ID experience; but the book seems to target an undergraduate audience without much ID experience. Its a good introduction to terms and concepts; and the authors tone is quite friendly; though; for my money; a bit too chatty; but beginners might find this comforting.I would like to have seen a few more academic examples; such as slide design; but perhaps that just reflects my bias and not the needs of the average reader. Some of the analysis of examples; such as one of a community pool schedule; seem a bit belabored; as if they are the authors pet peeve projects. Again; this may provide benefit for users who can hang in there; and; at any rate; demonstrate the range of ID project examples.I was especially pleased to read; in the authors discussion of usability; a refutation of Tuftes alleged dismissive attitude toward that word if not that concern in ID.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. There are very few color photos and the ones included arent the best examples. You have to study them to get ...By CustomerThis was required for a class. It is just okay. There are very few color photos and the ones included arent the best examples. You have to study them to get the point of why they included them. A book on information design should follow the concepts thereof and include color throughout.