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Paperback. Described by Brecht as "a gangster play that would recall certain events familiar to us all", Arturo Ui is a witty and savage satire of the rise of Hitler - recast by Brecht into a small-time Chicago gangster's takeover of the city's greengrocery trade. Editor(s): Worrall, Non. Translator(s): Manheim, Ralph. Series: Student Editions. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: DD; DSG. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 198 x 132 x 13. Weight in Grams: 164.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Methuen Drama
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780713685114
ISBN
9780713685114
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 14.33

Paperback. This text is Brecht's series of 24 inter-connected playlets that describe events which took place in German households before his own exile in 1936. They describe the suspicion and anxiety experienced by people as the power of Hitler grew. Editor(s): Willett, John; Kuhn, Tom. Translator(s): Willett, John; Kuhn, Tom. Series: Modern Classics. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 10. Weight in Grams: 126.
Publisher
A&C Black
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780413772664
ISBN
9780413772664
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.26

Paperback. This is David Hare's version of Brecht's classic play which was premiered by the National Theatre, London, in November 1995. Editor(s): Hare, David. Translator(s): Hare, David. Series: Modern Plays. Num Pages: 112 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 122 x 7. Weight in Grams: 92.
Publisher
Methuen
Number of pages
112
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780413702906
ISBN
9780413702906
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 15.26

Paperback. A new readable and accessible translation of Brecht's satirical masterpiece by Alistair Beaton, published to coincide with the world premiere by Shared Experience. Written by the grand master of storytelling and peopled with vivid and amusing characters, this is one of the greatest plays of the last century. Translator(s): Beaton, Alistair. Series: Modern Plays. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 11. Weight in Grams: 102.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781408126707
ISBN
9781408126707
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 15.26

Paperback. Mother Courage is usually regarded as Brecht's masterpiece and remains to this day an epic indictment of the brutality of war. This translation by world-famous playwright Tony Kushner is spirited, lively and accessible for a modern audience. National Theatre production September 2009. Series: Modern Plays. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: 2ACG; DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 126 x 9. Weight in Grams: 114.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
112
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781408125755
ISBN
9781408125755
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 15.12

Paperback. A reissue of Brecht's classic play written in exile. In this savage and witty parable, the rise of Hitler is recast as a small-time Chicago gangster's takeover of the city's greengrocery trade. Included are Brecht's own notes and commentary by John Willett and Ralph Manheim. Editor(s): Willett, John. Translator(s): Manheim, Ralph; Manheim, R. Series: Modern Classics. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 11. Weight in Grams: 146.
Publisher
Methuen Drama
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780413478108
ISBN
9780413478108
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.46

Paperback. One of a series of eight, this volume features the plays The Good Person of Szechwan, The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, and Mr Puntila and his Man Matti. It also contains extensive notes, as well as variant versions and relevant texts by Brecht himself. Translator(s): Willett, John; Manheim, Ralph. Series: World Classics. Num Pages: 464 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 32. Weight in Grams: 386.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Methuen Drama
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
SKU
V9780413685803
ISBN
9780413685803
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.41

Paperback. Editor(s): Bert, Deb; Bert, Norman. Num Pages: 242 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ABM; AN; DD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 350.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Meriwether Publishing,U.S. United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
242
Condition
New
SKU
V9781566080842
ISBN
9781566080842
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 19.32

Paperback. Pygmalion is one of Shaw's most accessible and entertaining plays; its characters-Professor Higgins and his pupil Eliza Doolittle have become household names. An authoritative student guide with a wealth of information to support exams and essays, written by leading Shaw scholar and advisor to the Shaw Estate, Len Connolly. Editor(s): Conolly, Leonard. Series: New Mermaids. Num Pages: 208 pages, Production photographs. BIC Classification: 2AB; DD; DSBF; DSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UA) A / AS level; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 201 x 150 x 14. Weight in Grams: 176. Pygmalion is one of Shaw's most accessible and entertaining plays; its characters-Professor Higgins and his pupil Eliza Doolittle have become household names. An authoritative student guide with a wealth of information to support exams and essays, written by leading Shaw scholar and advisor to the Shaw Estate, Len Connolly. Editor(s): Conolly, Leonard. Series: New Mermaids. Num Pages: 208 pages, Production photographs. BIC Classification: 2AB; DD; DSBF; DSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UA) A / AS level; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 201 x 150 x 14. Weight in Grams: 176. Very good clean copy with minor shelf wear. Small nick to cover. Lightly foxed, remains very good
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
208
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KCW0002422
ISBN
9780713679977
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 12.12

Paperback. One of Bernard Shaw's greatest plays, Mrs Warren's Profession raises issues about class struggle, generational differences, the past, and female hardship through the exploration of a mother and daughter relationship put under enormous strain. Editor(s): Kent, Brad. Series: New Mermaids. Num Pages: 224 pages, Production photographs. BIC Classification: 2AB; DD; DSBF; DSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UA) A / AS level; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 198 x 164 x 13. Weight in Grams: 218.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780713679946
ISBN
9780713679946
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.24

Paperback. Arms and the Man has proved to one of Shaw's most popular plays, challenging notions of romance, bravery, cowardice, patriotism, and loyalty. This is a fresh, up to date and accessibly written critical edition for literature and drama students. Editor(s): Wearing, J. P. Series: New Mermaids. Num Pages: 176 pages, Production photographs. BIC Classification: 2AB; DD; DSBF; DSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UA) A / AS level; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 199 x 130 x 11. Weight in Grams: 150.
Edition
Annotated
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC London
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780713679984
ISBN
9780713679984
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.32

Hardback. Following on his enormously successful The Mysteries: Creation, Bernard Sahlins has adapted the stories of The Passion to make an engaging drama for modern audiences. Plays for Performance Series. Series: Plays for Performance. Num Pages: 57 pages. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 218.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Ivan R Dee, Inc United States
Number of pages
57
Condition
New
SKU
V9781566630238
ISBN
9781566630238
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 22.58

Paperback. A new adaptation by Bernard Sahlins of the medieval Mystery plays, in language available to a present-day American audience. Plays for Performance Series Series: Plays for Performance. Num Pages: 70 pages. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 148 x 5. Weight in Grams: 99.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Ivan R Dee, Inc United States
Number of pages
70
Condition
New
SKU
V9781566630047
ISBN
9781566630047
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.31

Paperback. Series: Modern Plays. Num Pages: 80 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 5. Weight in Grams: 88.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
80
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472506450
ISBN
9781472506450
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 15.10

Paperback. Series: Cornell East Asia Series. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: AN; DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 386.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Cornell Univ East Asia Program
Condition
New
SKU
V9781933947631
ISBN
9781933947631
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 34.78

Hardcover. Series: Cornell East Asia Series. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: AN; DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Cornell Univ East Asia Program
Condition
New
SKU
V9781933947839
ISBN
9781933947839
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 145.70

Paperback. .
Publisher
Oberon Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783198825
ISBN
9781783198825
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.89

Hardback. Text and translation of comic plays sheds light on a fascinating era of theatrical production. Editor(s): Parsons, Ben; Jongenelen, Bas. Num Pages: 308 pages, 5, 5 black and white. BIC Classification: 2ACD; DD; DQ; DSB; DSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 169 x 25. Weight in Grams: 690. A Critical Anthology. 308 pages, 5, 5 black and white. Editor(s): Parsons, Ben; Jongenelen, Bas. Text and translation of comic plays sheds light on a fascinating era of theatrical production. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 2ACD; DD; DQ; DSB; DSG. Dimension: 241 x 169 x 25. Weight: 676.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Number of pages
308
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843842910
ISBN
9781843842910
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 101.08

Paperback. Collects three plays such as "Volpone", "The Alchemist" and "Bartholomew Fair" that depict the faults, errors and foibles of ordinary people with exuberant humour, savage satire and acute observations. Editor(s): Jamieson, Michael. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 23. Weight in Grams: 348.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
9780141441184
ISBN
9780141441184
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.80

Paperback. Jonson's comic masterpiece whichh illustrates the manipulations and schemes people concoct out of greed. Editor(s): Counsell, Colin. Series: Drama Classics. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UA) A / AS level; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 160 x 108 x 12. Weight in Grams: 128. Clean copy with minor shelf wear
Publication date
1995
Condition
Used, Very Good
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Nick Hern Books
SKU
KMK0001148
ISBN
9781854591944
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. This edition has been updated with a new Introduction which examines Bartholmew Fair as a reading text, as a text for performance and as a play that questions theatre itself. Series: New Mermaids. Num Pages: 224 pages, Approx. 5 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 2AB; DD; DSBD; DSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UA) A / AS level; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 198 x 129 x 14. Weight in Grams: 212.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780713674279
ISBN
9780713674279
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.72

Paperback.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9780713666687
ISBN
9780713666687
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.43

Paperback. Editor(s): Campbell, Gordon. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 560 pages. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 128 x 34. Weight in Grams: 406.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
560
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
Reissue
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199537310
ISBN
9780199537310
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.42

Paperback. The play script of Jonson's satirical farce, including an extensive introduction, with biographical notes and information about the staging of the play, as well as detailed notes beneath the text on each page. Editor(s): Cook, Elizabeth. Series: New Mermaids. Num Pages: 224 pages, c 5 photographs/line drawings. BIC Classification: 2AB; DD; DSBD; DSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 15. Weight in Grams: 186.
Publisher
Methuen Drama
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781408110201
ISBN
9781408110201
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 14.12

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