'...very interesting to find a text dealing with Shakespeare 'as a writer for performance' and how 'he' deals with some of the practical difficulties of play-making. A useful text for creating writing students working on scripts.' - John Marland, University College of Ripon & York St John

• Acknowledgements Introduction Theatre Words Speech and Action Characters Interplay Openness Happenings Meanings and Arguments Index.

'...very interesting to find a text dealing with Shakespeare 'as a writer for performance' and how 'he' deals with some of the practical difficulties of play-making. A useful text for creating writing students working on scripts.' - John Marland, University College of Ripon & York St John

• Acknowledgements Introduction Theatre Words Speech and Action Characters Interplay Openness Happenings Meanings and Arguments Index.

'...very interesting to find a text dealing with Shakespeare 'as a writer for performance' and how 'he' deals with some of the practical difficulties of play-making. A useful text for creating writing students working on scripts.' - John Marland, University College of Ripon & York St John

• Acknowledgements Introduction Theatre Words Speech and Action Characters Interplay Openness Happenings Meanings and Arguments Index.