Classic Drama (pre-1945)
See also: Ancient Classic Drama; Drama Classics series.
Ivanov
Chekhov's character study of a man undone by his own spiritual malaise, in a brilliant translation by a world-renowned team of translators.
- Paperback£21.99There is limited availability of this title. Please enquire before placing your order.
An Italian Straw Hat
A classic 19th-century French farce, in the Nick Hern Books Drama Classics series.
- Paperback
£4.99£3.99There is limited availability of this title. Please enquire before placing your order.Ebook£4.99£3.99The Island Princess
A lyrical and poetic Discovery Play about Princess Quisara of the Indonesian island of Tidore, who vows to marry the man who can free her imprisoned brother.
- Paperback
£10.99£8.79There is limited availability of this title. Please enquire before placing your order.
The Inspector
A revelatory new translation of Gogol’s biting masterpiece by American playwright Richard Nelson, in collaboration with the foremost contemporary translators of classic Russian literature, Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky.
- Paperback£15.99There is limited availability of this title. Please enquire before placing your order.
The Importance of Being Earnest
By Oscar WildeOscar Wilde's undying comedy – in an edition to fit any handbag.
- Paperback
£4.99£3.99There is limited availability of this title. Please enquire before placing your order.
The Illusion
By Pierre Corneille Adapted by Tony KushnerAn enchanting argument for the power of theatrical imagination over reality, The Illusion weaves obsession and caprice, romance and murder, fact and fiction, into an enticing exploration of the greatest illusion of all – love.
- Paperback£14.99
An Ideal Husband
By Oscar WildeThe Rolls-Royce of English comedies, exploring corruption and morality, and bringing an act of political sin into the heart of the English home.
- Paperback
£4.99£3.99
Ibsen: Three Plays
Ibsen's three great 'problem plays', A Doll's House, Ghosts and Hedda Gabler, in sensitive and playable translations from the original Norwegian, along with a full introduction to the author, his times and his work.
- Paperback
£7.99£6.39There is limited availability of this title. Please enquire before placing your order.Ebook£7.99£6.39The Hypochondriac
By Molière Translated by Martin SorrellMolière's classic farce in a fresh and performable translation. In the Nick Hern Books Drama Classics series.
- Paperback
£3.99£3.19Add to basketEbook£4.99£3.99The House of Bernarda Alba
By Federico García Lorca Translated by Rona MunroGarcía Lorca's drama about the shattering effects of emotional repression on a family of cloistered daughters, in a version by playwright Rona Munro for the critically acclaimed Shared Experience Theatre Company.
- Paperback
£12.99£10.39Add to basketEbook£12.99£10.39The House of Bernarda Alba
By Federico García Lorca Translated by Jo CliffordLorca's extraordinarily powerful drama, the last he wrote before his assassination, explores the darkness at the heart of repression.
- Paperback
£4.99£3.99Add to basketEbook£4.99£3.99The Honest Whore
A passionate tale of paternal disapproval and sexual deceit, following the lives of a princess and a whore.
- Paperback
£14.99£11.99There is limited availability of this title. Please enquire before placing your order.
Henry V
By William Shakespeare Edited by Nick de SomogyiAn edition of Shakespeare's play in the Shakespeare Folios series - offering the absolute authenticity of the First Folio in a totally accessible form.
- Paperback
£12.99£10.39There is limited availability of this title. Please enquire before placing your order.
Henry IV Part II
By William Shakespeare Edited by Nick de SomogyiAn edition of the play in the Shakespeare Folios series - offering the absolute authenticity of the First Folio in a totally accessible form.
- Paperback
£12.99£10.39There is limited availability of this title. Please enquire before placing your order.
Henry IV Part I
By William Shakespeare Edited by Nick de SomogyiAn edition of Shakespeare's play in the Shakespeare Folios series - offering the absolute authenticity of the First Folio in a totally accessible form.
- Paperback
£12.99£10.39There is limited availability of this title. Please enquire before placing your order.
Hedda Gabler
By Henrik Ibsen Translated by Kenneth McLeishAn English version of Henrik Ibsen's play Hedda Gabler, published in the Nick Hern Books Drama Classics series.
- Paperback
£5.99£4.79Add to basketEbook£5.99£4.79Hedda Gabler (Almeida Theatre version)
By Henrik Ibsen Adapted by Richard EyreRichard Eyre's high-profile adaptation of Ibsen's famous 'problem play' about a headstrong woman's determination to control those around her.
- Paperback
£10.99£8.79Add to basketEbook£10.99£8.79Hedda Gabler (Abbey Theatre version)
By Henrik Ibsen Adapted by Mark O'RoweA fluid yet faithful adaptation of Ibsen's masterpiece.
- Paperback
£9.99£7.99Add to basketEbook£9.99£7.99
Newsletter Sign UpSign up to our newsletter for the latest titles, competitions and special offers...