The Nicholas Nickleby story: The making of the historic Royal Shakespeare Company production

by Leon Rubin

The Nicholas Nickleby The Making of the Historic Royal Shakespeare Company Production

Genres: Nonfiction

192 pages, Paperback

First published October 12, 1981

Reviews

[Laurie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I purchased this book in England many years ago, because I had seen the original RSC production of "Nicholas Nickleby" on PBS here, and I'm a huge Dickens fan. I read this "Making of..." story with utter fascination. If you love literature, theater, and the whole process of creating a play, I highly recommend this book. Very well-written!

[Todd Glaeser · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exactly what I was looking for in a book like this. The production has been bouncing around in my head unbidden lately, so I went to see if the dvds were available. Looks like they were oop but I came across this book. Informative and well illustrated.

[Amandanoel · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5- so much directing and acting inspiration to hear about the insanity of one of my favorite shows coming to life. A very niche audience for this though- but I’m even more excited for next year’s rewatch knowing this history

[Rich · Rating 4 out of 5]

The theatrical event that was RSC's Nicholas Nickleby is chronicled here from inception to reviews and beyond. It was a fascinating process, involving actors, improv, directors, writers and designers. Very interesting read. It bothered me that the author jumped willy nilly between present and past tense.

[Lise · Rating 3 out of 5]

Following the Royal Shakespeare Company step by step while they attempt to dramatize the entire Dicken's novel.