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Shakespeare and the Restoration Repertory provides a comprehensive examination of how Shakespeare’s dramatic works were transformed and reimagined during the Restoration era. Stephen Watkins explores the theatrical adaptations, revisions, and performance practices that defined how Shakespeare was staged and understood in the decades following the reopening of English theaters in 1660.
The book investigates the cultural, political, and aesthetic motivations behind these dramatic alterations, revealing how Restoration playwrights and theater companies adapted Shakespeare’s texts to suit contemporary tastes and sensibilities. Watkins analyzes key adaptations and their reception, considering how Restoration audiences engaged with Shakespeare’s legacy while establishing their own theatrical traditions.
As part of the Elements in Shakespeare Performance series, this volume offers valuable insights into the complex relationship between original texts and performance history, demonstrating how Shakespeare’s plays were continuously reinvented to remain relevant to changing audiences and theatrical conventions.
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