Books with title Shakespeare's Theatre

Intrigue, betrayal, and romance surround Widge as we find him back in London and at the center of things, as usual. Queen Elizabeth, Shakespeare's patron, has died, but the new king and his queen love drama-on stage and off. Shakespeare has begun a new play about political intrigue, but real intrigue is close at hand. Someone is stealing from the company, and Shakespeare's scripts must be guarded at all costs-including the one he has given up on and turned over to Widge to finish. Widge finds the glory of being a playwright appealing, especially when there's a pretty girl to impress. But spying is even more exciting! Readers swept up in the first two adventures about Widge and Shakespeare's players will be enthralled yet again by this third tale with its dramatic twists and turns and an ending worthy of the Bard himself.

Bill Bryson's Shakespeare pairs one of history's most celebrated writers with one of the most popular writers in the English language today. In this elegant, updated, illustrated edition, the superstitions, academic discoveries and myths surrounding the life of one of the world's greatest poets are evoked through a series of full-color paintings, drawings, portraits, documents and photographs. Bryson also discusses the recent discoveries of the Cobbe portrait and the remains of Shakespeare's first theatre in Shoreditch. The centuries of mysteries, half-truths and downright lies about Shakespeare are deftly explored, as Bryson draws a picture that includes many aspects of the poet's life, making sense of the man behind the masterpieces. In a journey down the streets of Shakespeare's time, Bryson brings to life the hubbub of Elizabethan England and delights in details of his folios and quartos, poetry and plays. He celebrates the glory of Shakespeare's language and his ceaseless inventiveness, which gave us hundreds of now indispensable phrases, images and words.

The ABC's of Shakespeare Learn the basics of Shakespeare with your early reader! Bring big ELA ideas to young scholars! These easy-to-understand explanations are appropriate for all ages. Engage with vibrant and captivating illustrations. This book includes introductions to: literary devices drama terms Shakespearean characters historical context Exciting concepts that include: A is for Aside B is for Blocking C is for Catharsis Even your teenager starting his or her introduction to Shakespeare can use this book as a handy reference!

Did you know special effects were used in Shakespeare's plays including devils and ghosts that came up through trapdoors in the stage? This work helps readers to discover the fascinating life and times of one of the world's greatest playwrights, from Shakespeare's birth in the small town of Stratford-upon-Avon to theatre life in 16th century London.