Over 50 years after his first appearance on the theatre scene, Edward Bond remains a hugely significant figure in the history of modern British playwriting. His plays are the subject of much debate and frequent misinterpretation, with his extensive use of allegory and metaphor to comment on the state of society and humanity in general leading to many academics, theatre practitioners and students trying - and often failing - to make sense of his plays over the years. In this unique collection, David Tuaillon puts these pressing questions and mysteries to Edward Bond himself, provoking answers to some of his most elusive dramatic material, and covering an extraordinary range of plays and subjects with real clarity. With a particular focus on Bond's later plays, about which much less has been written, this book draws together very many questions and issues within a thematic structure, while observing chronology within that. Edward Bond: The Playwright Speaks is potentially the most comprehensive, precise and clear account of the playwright's work and time in the theatre to date, distilling years and schools of thought into one single volume. Published to mark the 50th anniversary of the first performance of Edward Bond's Saved at the Royal Court Theatre in 1965.

A remarkable series of interviews with playwright Edward Bond, conducted by David Tuaillon, which get to the heart of the playwright's work, demystifying his plays and processes.

About the Author
Edward Bond is widely regarded as the UK's greatest and most influentlial playwright. His plays include The Pope's Wedding (Royal Court Theatre, 1962), Saved (Royal Court, 1965), Early Morning (Royal Court, 1968), Lear (Royal Court, 1971), The Sea (Royal Court, 1973), The Fool (Royal Court, 1975), The Woman (National Theatre, 1978), Restoration (Royal Court, 1981) and The War Plays (RSC at the Barbican Pit, 1985). David Tuaillion is a teacher/researcher, with a PhD in entertainment, specialising in performance and contemporary dramaturgy.

Reviews
Tuaillon has compiled a remarkable collection that includes some of the greatest writing on theatre practice I've ever read ... This new collection is seminal ... It will prove a vital resource for anyone working in contemporary theatre. * Times Literary Supplement *



Book Information
ISBN 9781472570062
Author David Tuaillon
Format Paperback
Page Count 216
Imprint Methuen Drama
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 304g