New Mermaids are modernized and fully-annotated editions of classic English plays. Each volume The playtext, in modern spelling, edited to the highest bibliographical and textual standardsTextual notes recording significant changes to the copytext and variant readingsGlossing notes explaining obscure words and word-playCritical, contextual and staging notesPhotographs of productions where applicableA full introduction which provides a critical account of the play, the staging conventions of the time and recent stage history; discusses authorship, date, sources and the text; and gives guidance for further reading.Edited and updated by leading scholars and printed in a clear, easy-to-use format, New Mermaids offer invaluable guidance for actor, student, and theatre-goer alike.