A Sourcebook on Naturalist Theatre [Paperback]

A Sourcebook on Naturalist Theatreprovides essential primary sources which document one of the key movements in modern theatre. Christopher Innes has selected three writers to exemplify the movement, and six plays in particular:
* Henrik Ibsen - A Dolls Houseand Hedda Gabler
* Anton Chekhov - The Seagulland The Cherry Orchard
* George Bernard Shaw - Mrs Warren's Professionand Heartbreak House.
Innes' introduction provides an overview of naturalist theatre. Key themes include: the representation of women, significant contemporary issues and the links between theory, play writing and stage practice. The primary sources explore many aspects of naturalism, giving information on:
* the playwrights' intentions when writing plays
* contemporary reviews
* literary criticism
* political and social background
* production notes from early performances of the plays.
'A focused, informative and very agreeable collection.'- Plays InternationalChristopher Innes is Distinguished Research Professor at York University, Toronto. Among his recent books are Modern British Drama: 1800-1990and Avant Garde Theatre: 1892-1992.