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The Alchemist Exposed

Alchemist Exposed book cover with Alex Jennings and Simon Russell Beale

The Alchemist Exposed

Robert Butler
An essential guide to Ben Jonson, the play and its background, The Alchemist Exposed follows the company and creative team of Nicholas Hytner's NT production as they strip back the years to reveal the true nature of The Alchemist. In this latest book in the 'National Theatre at Work' series, Robert Butler explores Jonson's world and everything that makes his play bang up-to-date. Published by the NT with Oberon Books. Priced £10

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