Malcolm Hay

Philip Roberts

A Companion to the Plays

Edward Bond

In About Churchill, Philip Roberts presents not only an analysis of Caryl Churchill’s published work, but also an account of eleven of her unpublished pieces. Alongside a survey of the plays, the book includes comment from directors, actors, designers, dancers, a choreographer and a composer, and the book demonstrates her unceasing experimentation and moral courage over a period of more than forty years.‘The strong point of the books in this series is the distinctive voices of the writers, their attitudes and how these are reflected in their plays. Smart chronologies and brief annotated bibliographies give the books a student-friendly feel, and all are readable and jargon-free.’Aleks Sierz, Times Higher Education SupplementTitles in the series:About BeckettAbout ChurchillAbout FrielAbout HareAbout O’CaseyAbout PinterAbout Stoppard

The Playwright and the Work

About Churchill

The Diary of Sir David Hamilton 1709-1714

Written specifically for GCSE students by academics in the field, the Methuen Drama GCSE Student Guides conveniently gather indispensable resources and tips for successful understanding and writing all in one place, preparing students to approach their exams with confidence. Key features include a critical commentary of the play with extensive, clearly labelled analyses on themes, characters and context. They take studying drama even further with sections on dramatic technique, critical reception, related works, fascinating behind-the-scenes interviews with playwrights, directors or actors, and a helpful glossary of dramatic terms. An English theatre classic, J. B. Priestley's An Inspector Calls is as much about today as it is about the 20th century. On a night in 1912, Inspector Goole's unexpected arrival at the Birling family's home turns a dinner party into a murder investigation with some shattering conclusions. Closely following the requirements of GCSE English Literature assessment objectives, these studies include expert advice on how to write about modern drama. With featured activities for group study and independent work, they are versatile and valuable to students and teachers alike.

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