The Honourable Beast A Posthumous Autobiography
The Honourable Beast A Posthumous Autobiography by John Dexter, published by Nick Hern Books in 1993, offers an insightful look into the life of the influential theatre director. This edition spans 340 pages and is presented in English. The book draws from Dexter’s extensive correspondence, candid diaries, and detailed production notebooks, providing a unique perspective on his experiences in the world of theatre and opera.
Readers will discover a rich narrative that highlights Dexter’s encounters with notable theatre and opera stars, as well as the behind-the-scenes dynamics at prestigious institutions like the National Theatre and the Metropolitan Opera. The work, compiled by O’Hara, Dexter’s lifetime companion, delves into the complexities of his professional life, revealing both triumphs and conflicts within the theatrical landscape. This autobiography serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the biographies of theatrical and opera producers and directors in Great Britain.
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The theatre director John Dexter was also an outspoken correspondent, a candid diarist and kept detailed production notebooks. From this material, O’Hara, Dexter’s lifetime companion, reveals encounters with theatre and opera stars and behind-the-scenes conflicts at the National and the Met.
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