{"product_id":"theatre-in-scotland-a-field-of-dreams-ebook","title":"Theatre in Scotland: A Field of Dreams","description":"\u003c!-- One-line hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA panoramic, frontline history of modern Scottish theatre — its artists, its politics, its triumphs, and its cultural transformation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree decades of Scottish theatre seen through the eyes of one of its most essential critics, Joyce McMillan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Access Your Content --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; border-radius: 6px; background: #f9f9f9; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccess Your Content in Seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete your purchase on our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (free).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLog in using the same email from checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour ebook will appear instantly in your library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eAll content is securely delivered through our app and not offered as a Shopify download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- About the Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre in Scotland: A Field of Dreams\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sweeping, deeply insightful account of Scottish theatre’s remarkable evolution over the past thirty years. Written by \u003cstrong\u003eJoyce McMillan\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of Scotland’s most respected critics — and edited by theatre director \u003cstrong\u003ePhilip Howard\u003c\/strong\u003e, this collection charts the cultural, political and artistic renaissance that reshaped Scotland’s stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs drama critic for \u003cem\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eScotland on Sunday\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Scotsman\u003c\/em\u003e, McMillan has reviewed thousands of productions. Her writing captures the energy and ambition of a nation discovering its theatrical voice — from the road to Glasgow’s 1990 European Capital of Culture year, through the explosive creativity of the 1990s, to the founding of the National Theatre of Scotland and its mission to bring theatre to every corner of the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside, you’ll find:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfiles of leading Scottish playwrights — John Byrne, Liz Lochhead, David Greig, David Harrower and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflections on landmark Scottish plays, from \u003cem\u003eAne Satyre of the Thrie Estaitis\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMen Should Weep\u003c\/em\u003e to \u003cem\u003eBlack Watch\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe James Plays\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReports from theatres across Scotland — urban, rural and festival stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsight into the cultural forces shaping Scottish identity and artistic expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA vivid portrait of a nation told through its theatre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMcMillan’s writing reveals not only the story of Scottish theatre, but the story of Scotland itself — its politics, its people, and its evolving sense of who it is and who it might become.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Reviews --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Praise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A superb collection… McMillan's impassioned ability to contextualise the work makes this book essential for anyone interested in theatre or contemporary political history.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Drama Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A wonderful book… hugely enjoyable and of artistic, sociological and political relevance… McMillan’s spirit shines through: erudite, curious, generous and passionate.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Bella Caledonia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A very valuable resource… an important book, an invaluable reference work and a jolly good read.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— The Herald\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A stimulating and excellent work… covering the most exhilarating and fruitful period in Scottish theatre’s history.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Scottish Review of Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Our most essential voice on the artform and its relationship to our social and political landscape… expertly edited.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— The Skinny\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Fascinating… a detailed and eclectic picture of how Scottish theatre and Scottish life have changed over three decades.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— The Stage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A worthy and most enjoyable collection.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— British Theatre Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"An extraordinary range… vital to anyone seeking to understand Scotland’s cultural life in the last 30 years.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— AllEdinburghTheatre.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Why You'll Love This Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA definitive history\u003c\/strong\u003e of modern Scottish theatre from a frontline critic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich cultural insight\u003c\/strong\u003e into Scotland’s artistic and political evolution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEssential reading\u003c\/strong\u003e for theatre-makers, students, historians and anyone passionate about Scottish culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA vivid portrait\u003c\/strong\u003e of the artists, companies and movements that shaped a nation’s stages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Nick Hern Books landmark\u003c\/strong\u003e — expansive, thoughtful and deeply engaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- About the Author --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoyce McMillan\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Scotland’s leading theatre critics and cultural commentators. Over more than three decades, her writing has shaped public understanding of Scottish theatre and its place within the nation’s political and social landscape. Her work is celebrated for its clarity, insight and passionate advocacy for the arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilip Howard\u003c\/strong\u003e, editor of this volume, is a theatre director and former Artistic Director of Dundee Rep and the Traverse Theatre, bringing deep knowledge of Scotland’s theatrical ecosystem to the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Publication Details --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nick Hern Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 June 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 432 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (Ebook):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781780017884\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I access my ebook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and log in using the same email you used at checkout. 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