As a regular reviewer for Shakespeare Survey and the BBC, Holland examines the variety, the strengths and the problems of Shakespeare performances in England over the last decade. His introduction explores general themes which are taken up in the detailed chronological account of productions by several English companies, including the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, Cheek by Jowl, Northern Broadsides and the English Shakespeare Company. A final chapter compares the English experience with productions in America, France, Germany, Russia and other countries.