

The History of Theatre
Author: David Timson
Narrator: Derek Jacobi, and cast
Unabridged: 5 hr 10 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Naxos
Published: 08/01/2005
Categories: Nonfiction, Literary Criticism
Author: David Timson
Narrator: Derek Jacobi, and cast
Unabridged: 5 hr 10 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Naxos
Published: 08/01/2005
Categories: Nonfiction, Literary Criticism
David Timson is an actor, known for Poirot, The Russia House, and Rosie Dixon-Night Nurse.
I found this summary of the development of theatre exceptionally good - one of its absolute highlights is that it includes works from outside the anglo-saxon realm. A brilliant starting point for anyone interested in getting a general overview of drama.......more
This was solid and educational overview of the history of European and American theater. I don't doubt there was much it missed given its brevity, but it was still very good. The audiobook is narrated by the famed Shakespearean actor, Derek Jacobi, with small excerpts from scenes of various works per......more
A nice concise outline of theatre history Would recommend to beginning theatre students and those who are interested in a simplified overview of theatre history, and some of the major works and playwrights in western civilization.......more