Region, Religion and Patronage(English, Paperback, unknown)

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Region, Religion and Patronage(English, Paperback, unknown) is written by unknown and published by Manchester University Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0719063698 (ISBN 10) and 9780719063695 (ISBN 13).

Explores the network of social, political and spiritual connections in north west England as a site for regional drama, introducing the reader to the non-metropolitan theatre spaces which formed a vital part of early modern dramatic activity. Uses the possibility that Shakespeare began his theatrical career to provide a range of new contexts for reading his plays. Examines the contexts in which the apprentice dramatist would have worked, providing new insight into regional performance, touring theatre & the patronage of the Earls of Derby. Examines the experiences of Catholic families and the way in which Lancashire's status as a Catholic stronghold led to conflict with central government's attempts to create a united state.. All this feeds into innovative readings of individual plays such as Twelfth Night, Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night's Dream.