Articles related to "Henry Irving"

William Poel rebelled against the lush and sentimental versions of Shakespeare being staged in the nineteenth century, demanding a return to bare boards and poetry.

Nineteenth century directors such as Henry Irving produced "illusionist" versions of Shakespeare's plays, with monumental scenery and elaborate costumes.

Edward Gordon Craig was born into the theatre and transformed it with his ideas on set, costume and lighting design, despite being very difficult to work with.

The queen of English Victorian theatre, Ellen Terry, was a child star under the tutelage of Charles Kean, a key member of a burgeoning dynasty of actors, and a romantic.