This new series of Arden play texts offers annotations specifically designed to meet actors’ needs. Providing the trustworthy scholarship of the Arden Shakespeare, they will free you for your own interpretation of a part, and are perfectly suited to the context of the rehearsal room.Praise for the series:“I wish I'd had copies like this at Drama School … Next time I'm in rehearsal on a Shakespeare play, I have no doubt that a copy from this series will be in my hand.” – Adrian Lester, Actor, Director and Writer"In such a crowded market, it is remarkable to see editions that feel so fresh, relevant, and necessary.” – Studies in Theatre and Performance“A breakthrough of practical magic in clarifying the text and characterization within the canon. It de-mystifies 400 year old scripts with a fresh and dynamic energy. For directors in rehearsal – finally we have a partner in research – a companion that will help actors and entire creative teams understand the text and enjoy the journey even more than usual...and that’s quite a lot.” – Barbara Gaines, Artistic Director of the Chicago Shakespeare Theater“Using the Arden Performance Editions is a game-changer for creating modern productions of early modern dramas … these editions are an essential meeting ground between scholarship and practice.” – Dr Zoe Svendsen, Dramaturg, Othello (National Theatre), The Tempest (Shakespeare’s Globe)"As a Shakespeare director, actor and teacher based out of Denver, Colorado, I deeply appreciate the Arden Performance Editions. They are perfect for rehearsal room and classroom alike, opening up the language without drowning in historical facts. I have introduced them to the Colorado Shakespeare Festival, the Utah Shakespeare Festival, and the Orlando Shakespeare Festival with my work there and find new fans with every show." – Geoffrey Kent