This introductory guide to one Shakespeare's most read and performed plays offers a scene-by-scene theatrically aware commentary, a brief history of the text and first performances, case studies of key performances and productions, a survey of film and TV adaptations, and a wide sampling of critical opinion and annotated further reading.

MARTIN WHITE Professor of Theatre at the University of Bristol, UK.

General Editor's Preface
Preface
The Text andEarly Performances
Commentary
The Play'sSources and Cultural Context
Key Productions and Performances
The Play on Screen
Critical Assessments
Further Reading
Index.