British Realist Theatre

<p>The British `New Wave' of dramatists actors and directors in the late 1950s and 1960s created a defining moment in post-war theatre. <em>British Realist Theatre</em> is an accessible introduction to the New Wave providing the historical and cultural background which is essential for a true understanding of this influential and dynamic era.<br> Drawing upon contemporary sources as well as the plays themselves Stephen Lacey considers the plays' influences their impact and their critical receptions. The playwrights discussed include:<br> * Edward Bond<br> * John Osborne<br> * Shelagh Delaney * Harold Pinter</p>