Classic Drama (pre-1945)
See also: Ancient Classic Drama; Drama Classics series.
Machinal
A powerful expressionist drama from the 1920s about the dependent status of women in an increasingly mechanised society, based on the true story of Ruth Snyder.
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A masterly satire of London society at the turn of the 17th century, abounding with Middleton's craft and wit.
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The Custom of the Country
By John Fletcher and Philip MassingerA 17th-century play tracing the fortunes of two brothers shipwrecked in a foreign land.
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The Merry Devil of Edmonton
By AnonymousA popular comedy from the early-17th century, combining romance, magic, deer poaching and abduction from a nunnery. Part of the Nick Hern Books Globe Quartos series.
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The Mayor of Queenborough, or Hengist, King of Kent
Middleton's only surviving historical play, published in the Nick Hern Books Globe Quartos series.
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The 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.
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Three Sisters
By Anton Chekhov Translated by Nicholas WrightNicholas Wright's version of Chekhov's masterpiece, in which four young people are left stranded in a provincial backwater following the death of their father.
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Nathan the Wise
By Gotthold Ephraim Lessing Translated by Edward KempLessing's 18th-century masterpiece, a passionate plea for religious tolerance.
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A Jacobean tragicomedy from 1617, about a shepherd who seeks redress for a miscarriage of justice.
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The Mandate
By Nikolai Erdman Adapted by Declan DonnellanA chillingly grotesque farce set in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution.
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Hedda 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.
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By Anton Chekhov Adapted by Cordelia LynnCordelia Lynn's version of Chekhov's play, about three sisters trapped in a provincial town, waiting for their lives to begin.
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