You wouldn't want to be a Shakespearean actor : some roles you might not want to play / written by Jacqueline Morley ; illustrated by David Antram ; created and designed by David Salariya.

By: Contributor(s): Publisher: Brighton : Book House, 2016Edition: Revised edition; Special anniversary editionDescription: 39 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781910706473 (pbk.) :
  • 1910706477
Uniform titles:
  • Avoid being a Tudor actor in Shakespeare's theatre!
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 23
Online resources: Summary: In 16th century London, you start work as an actor at William Shakespeare's theatre, but soon realise it won't be easy. It'll take an excellent memory, a penchant for wearing dresses and a keen eye for avoiding rotten vegetables. But against all odds, you could do well here - just watch where you're pointing that cannon! Humorous illustrations bring the characters to life, while informative captions explain processes or chronological events.
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Previous edition: published as Avoid being a Tudor actor in Shakespeare's theatre! 2010.

Includes index.

In 16th century London, you start work as an actor at William Shakespeare's theatre, but soon realise it won't be easy. It'll take an excellent memory, a penchant for wearing dresses and a keen eye for avoiding rotten vegetables. But against all odds, you could do well here - just watch where you're pointing that cannon! Humorous illustrations bring the characters to life, while informative captions explain processes or chronological events.

Juvenile.

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