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Colin Chambers

    Walking with Birds
    Student Support Materials for AQA
    Peggy: The Life of Margaret Ramsay, Play Agent
    Inside the Royal Shakespeare Company
    Kenneth's First Play
    Black and Asian Theatre In Britain
    • Black and Asian Theatre In Britain

      A History

      • 292 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      The exploration of 'the other' in British theatre spans from 16th-century representations and blackface to the rise of black actors and the establishment of Black and Asian theatre. Colin Chambers examines how these evolving portrayals reflect societal attitudes and contribute to the broader narrative of diversity in the arts. This study highlights significant shifts and the ongoing journey toward inclusivity within the theatrical landscape.

      Black and Asian Theatre In Britain
    • Kenneth's First Play

      • 66 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Designed for young audiences but especially suitable for eight to fifteen-year-olds, KENNETH'S FIRST PLAY takes us on an imaginative journey into the history of Western theater. As young Kenneth (who with a few changes of lines provided by the playwrights can also be a female character named Katie) encounters his first play as a bored audience member, his whole view of theater changes once he steps accidentally onto the stage and into the frame of the play. Now as a character in many different dramas he discovers a world of excitement and pure delight: the theater of the ancient Greeks, a day in Shakespeare's theater, an encounter with a play by Anton Chekhov. By getting out of his seat and becoming an active part of the theater experience, Kenneth learns about the language of plays, their special joy, and why the classics are great. Included with the text are the authors' commentary and notes about the script and its production.

      Kenneth's First Play
    • Inside the Royal Shakespeare Company

      Creativity and the Institution

      • 280 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Exploring the evolution of the Royal Shakespeare Company, this book provides a critical examination of its impact on British culture over four decades under four artistic directors. It delves into the company's radical theatrical vision, its operational methods, repertoire, and the challenges it faces in contemporary society. The narrative highlights the struggle for creative expression in the arts and serves as an insightful reflection on the future of theatre as a cultural institution, making it essential reading for those interested in the dynamics of high culture.

      Inside the Royal Shakespeare Company
    • Focusing on the life of a pivotal figure in British theatre, this authorized biography explores the impact of an influential agent known as 'Peggy.' She played a crucial role in shaping the careers of notable writers like John Arden, Edward Bond, David Hare, Stephen Poliakoff, and Caryl Churchill. The narrative highlights her vibrant personality and significant contributions to the arts over the decades, revealing the behind-the-scenes dynamics that shaped modern British theatre.

      Peggy: The Life of Margaret Ramsay, Play Agent
    • Written by AQA examiners, this is a revised and updated edition of Collins Student Support Materials for AQA AS Chemistry. It fully supports the new 2008 AQA Chemistry specification for Unit 1. All the knowledge you need is summarised so you can use it as a study guide or revision guide to ensure success in your exam.

      Student Support Materials for AQA
    • Exploring in journal form the seasonal bird fauna, more especially including bird behaviour, in a Cumbrian valley. The author has worked in forestry and was a lecturer in Natural History studies at two UK universities. The text is accompanied by a series of stunning watercolours of birds and their habitats.

      Walking with Birds