Synopsis
David Garrick and the Birth of Modern Theatre
Published by Methuen
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A lively biography of the father of modern theatre that concentrates on his acting style and his pivotal reforms to both acting and directing
Actor, director, impresario, author, David Garrick reformed English theatre practice, established a 'natural' style of acting, and made the profession socially acceptable
As his great friend Dr Johnson remarked, no actor before Garrick had made so much money or achieved such an eminent position in society
Not for nothing is one of the most exclusive clubs in London named after him
Garrick was the first international 'megastar'
Drawing on the large amount of source material that is available, from the account of Johnson's friendship with Garrick in Boswell's Life, through descriptions of his acting by English, French and German critics, to his own diaries and letters, Jean-Norman Benedetti has written a lively and fascinating account of Garrick's style and pivotal reforms, establishing his place in the development of acting and directing