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4%OFFAntony Sher - Year of the Fat Knight (Hardback): The Falstaff Diaries - 9781848424616 - V9781848424616
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Year of the Fat Knight (Hardback): The Falstaff Diaries

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Description for Year of the Fat Knight (Hardback): The Falstaff Diaries Hardback. Antony Sher's account - richly supplemented by his own paintings and sketches - of researching, rehearsing and performing one of Shakespeare's best-known and most popular characters. As heard on BBC Radio 4. From the author of the acclaimed Year of the King. Num Pages: 208 pages, Contains both colour and black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: ANB; DSGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 149 x 223 x 25. Weight in Grams: 428.
Thirty years ago a promising young actor published his account of preparing for and playing the role of Richard III. Antony Sher's Year of the King has since become a classic of theatre literature. In 2014, Sher, now in his sixties, was cast as Falstaff in Gregory Doran's Royal Shakespeare Company production of the two parts of Henry IV. Both the production and Sher's Falstaff were acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, with Sher winning the Critics' Circle Award for Best Shakespearean Performance. Year of the Fat Knight is Antony Sher's account - splendidly supplemented by ... Read more

Product Details

Publisher
Nick Hern Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848424616
SKU
V9781848424616
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About Antony Sher
Antony Sher (1949–2021) was a leading actor known for his stage performances, particularly with the Royal Shakespeare Company. He was also a highly respected author and artist. Born in Cape Town, South Africa, Sher came to London in 1968, and trained at the Webber Douglas Academy. Much of his career was with the Royal Shakespeare Company, where he was ... Read more

Reviews for Year of the Fat Knight (Hardback): The Falstaff Diaries
'A fascinating book, whether you love Shakespeare, whether you love theatre, even if you don't... unfailingly honest... a brilliant portrayal of a character actor' - Claudia Winkelman, The BBC Radio 2 Arts Show 'A brilliantly full-bodied account that mixes the practicalities of a performance with artistic ambitions. You learn as much about Sher himself as you do about Falstaff... far ... Read more

Goodreads reviews for Year of the Fat Knight (Hardback): The Falstaff Diaries


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