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Nigel Hawthorne on Stage (Hardcover, Illustrated Ed)
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This book is the authorised and fully documented history of the
late Sir Nigel Hawthorne's fifty-year career in the theatre. It
presents an appraisal of post-war theatre by focusing on the
personal journey of one of Britain's finest and most respected
actors. Sir Nigel gave his approval to the book while writing his
autobiography because he saw the two projects as essentially
complementary. It provides the detailed analysis of his stage work,
which he himself did not attempt, but it has been illuminated and
enriched by the personal insights derived from his own generous
interviews and those conducted with some of his close friends and
colleagues in the theatre. The book comprises three distinct
sections. The first (chapters 1-5) is concerned with the
developmental phases of Hawthorne's career and the influence
exerted by certain individuals and theatre companies on his
evolving style and philosophy. It includes his amateur and early
professional performances on the South African stage; his
relocation to England in 1951 and involvement with provincial
repertory companies; his temporary return to South Africa in 1957
and work with the revolutionary Cockpit Players; his life-changing
discovery by Joan Littlewood; and his years with the English Stage
Company at the Royal Court, the Sheffield Playhouse, and the Young
Vic. The second section (chapters 7-10) explores the distinctive
qualities of the mature actor, and the affirmation of his unique
gifts and artistic principles. These later chapters constitute a
case study of his theatrical methodology, having particular regard
to his dissection of the text; his research into and preparation
for a role; and his interaction, during the creative process, with
writers, directors and fellow actors. Among Hawthorne's
performances given special attention are those in "Privates on
Parade", "Shadowlands", "The Madness of George III" and "King
Lear". Linking the first two sections is a short chapter (6) on
Hawthorne's occasional forays into playwriting and directing. The
third section is a series of chronologies, including particularly a
comprehensive record of Hawthorne's amateur and professional stage
work from 1947 to 2000.
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