Product Description

Nine actors and directors talk candidly about what it's like to appear in a Pinter play, to direct a Pinter play, to be directed by Pinter, to work alongside Pinter as an actor. They include Katie Mitchell, Roger Lloyd Pack, Peter Hall, Sam Mendes and Douglas Hodge. Before that come five interviews with Pinter himself. These range from 1961, through the 70s and 80s, to an extensive 1996 interview surveying the whole of his work as an actor, director and playwright.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #503885 in Books
• Published on: 2006-02-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

Review
"'A fascinating insight into Pinter's own thoughts on his work... A timely anthology that reminds us of Pinter's colossal impact on modern theatre' Observer This revealing collection... [Pinter] emerges from these interviews as a very human playwright whose views have evolved over time, particularly with regard to politics and women.' Sunday Times Smith's introduction to Pinter's life and work is a must... This truly diverse book is full of wonderful anecdotes and fruitful commentary' Sunday Herald"

About the Author
Ian Smith is a Lecturer in English - and a cricketer on Pinter's team.