An Actor's Life in 12 Productions by Oliver Ford Davies Paperback Book

Description: An Actor's Life in 12 Productions by Oliver Ford Davies In a study of British theatre through a varied acting career spanning over fifty years, Oliver Ford Davies explores the many changes within the performing arts scene through his experiences on various stages, in a variety of productions, across the country. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Winner of the Society for Theatre Research Theatre Book Prize 2023The director Peter Dews prophesied: "Youll be alright when youre forty, and even better when youre fifty." It turns out that Peter Dews was right, almost to the month.In a study of British theatre through a varied acting career spanning over sixty years, Oliver Ford Davies explores the many changes within the performing arts scene through his experiences on various stages, in a variety of productions, across the country.Davies charts the ups and downs of British theatre in the last sixty years, while offering a unique perspective on life behind the curtain and the daring journey from leaving behind an academic career and into acting.From Shakespeare to Shaw, Chekhov to Pirandello, this is the story of an actor initially struggling to make a mark before making his breakthrough at fifty, winning the Olivier Best Actor award and being propelled into thirty years of leading roles. Author Biography Oliver Ford Davies is an actor and Honorary Associate Artist of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Through his acting career, he has played major roles for the RSC, including Polonius in David Tennants Hamlet, and the National Theatre, including David Hares Racing Demon (Olivier Award, Best Actor, 1990). His work ranges from three Star Wars films and Game of Thrones to a regular role in Kavanagh QC. He has also been a university lecturer and a regional drama critic for the Guardian. Details ISBN1915352037 Year 2022 ISBN-10 1915352037 ISBN-13 9781915352033 Format Paperback Imprint The Book Guild Ltd Place of Publication Kibworth Country of Publication United Kingdom Author Oliver Ford Davies Publisher The Book Guild Ltd AU Release Date 2022-11-28 NZ Release Date 2022-11-28 Publication Date 2022-11-28 UK Release Date 2022-11-28 Pages 256 DEWEY 792.028092 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139196364;

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