Burnscripts: Dramatic Interpretations of the Life and Art of Robert Burns - Brossura

Cairney, John

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1906817723 ISBN 13: 9781906817725

Casa editrice: Luath Pr, 2011

Riassunto

This publication is actor John Cairney's life with Robert Burns in theatrical terms. Since 1959, he has been involved with Burns as actor, director and writer. Over the years, Cairney has taken the opportunity to investigate different aspects of Burns as they relate to performance in the theatre. For the first time he has brought all these working playscripts, which have already been tested before a live audience, together in book form. Others interested in the prismatic attraction that is Scotland's Bard can now see how one Scottish actor-writer has dealt with a national icon theatrically. The scripts, written by Cairney, look at Burns' creative work, his everyday life, and his relationships, to build a full picture of the man so important to Scotland's cultural heritage. The plays are followed by an appendix which features a selection of plays written about Burns' life since his death at the age of 37.

Su questo libro

Recensione:

'The overall impression gained studying Burns work as a whole is that, given the brevity of his life, it is extraordinary that he wrote so much, and that so much of it was good.' --John Cairney

L'autore:

In his acting career, John Cairney has been described as a living embodiment of Robert Burns, and is perhaps best known for writing and starring in the 1968 Scottish Television adaptation 'Burns', which was broadcasted as a six week serial. Since then, Cairney has written and performed Burns in all media and at festivals around the world. Cairney's books to date include 'The Man who Played Robert Burns', 'On the Trail of Robert Burns' and 'The Luath Burns Companion'. He now lives on the south side of Glasgow with his wife, actress and scriptwriter, Alannah O'Sullivan.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Luath Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1906817723
• ISBN 13: 9781906817725
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 264