Making an Exhibition of Myself: the autobiography of Peter Hall: The Autobiography of Peter Hall (Oberon Book)

Better lucky than rich -- A little bit famous -- Prima la musica -- The war that had to be won -- Flash forward, flash back -- Extravagant hopes? -- Joys and sorrows. The story of a railway worker's son who became one of the most powerful, outspoken and charismatic figures in European theatre. Sir Peter Hall has been director of the Royal Shakespeare Company, artistic director of Glyndebourne, and director of Britain's National Theatre from 1973 to 1988. He has directed over 150 productions of plays, operas and films, and now runs his own acclaimed theatre company. This is the story of a railway worker's son who became one of the most charismatic figures in European theatre. Sir Peter Hall has been director of the RSC, artistic director of Glyndebourne, and director of Britain's National Theatre from 1973 to 1988. He has directed over 150 productions of plays, opera and films, and now runs his own acclaimed theatre company The second revised edition from Oberon Books. The autobiography of Sir Peter Hall.