Below is a selection of our top titles for actors. For a complete list of our books on acting, see Acting. Or browse our Books for Actors brochure.
Finding Your Voice
A step-by-step guide for actors
A simple, step-by-step manual, written by an RSC voice coach, which offers everything that an actor needs to work on their voice.
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£16.99£13.59Add to basketEbook£16.99£13.59Actions: The Actors' Thesaurus
A vital companion for actors in rehearsal - a thesaurus of action-words to revitalise performance, with a foreword by Terry Johnson.
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£10.99£8.79Add to basketEbook£10.99£8.79Year of the King
By Antony SherA classic of theatre writing, a unique insight into the creation of a landmark Shakespearian performance.
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£14.99£11.99Add to basketEbook£14.99£11.99The Actor and the Target
A revised and updated edition of Declan Donnellan's bestselling book, a fresh and radical approach to acting by a world-famous director.
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£16.99£13.59Add to basketEbook£16.99£13.59So You Want To Be An Actor?
By Timothy West and Prunella ScalesA handbook for aspiring actors by two of the best-known names in British theatre and television.
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£10.99£8.79Add to basketEbook£10.99£8.79Why Is That So Funny?
A Practical Exploration of Physical Comedy
By John Wright Foreword by Toby JonesA practical investigation of how comedy works, by a well-respected practitioner and teacher. With a Foreword by Toby Jones.
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£14.99£11.99Add to basketEbook£14.99£11.99Performing Shakespeare
Preparation, Rehearsal, Performance
An authoritative, hands-on guide through the practical challenges involved in performing Shakespeare.
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£12.99£10.39Add to basketEbook£12.99£10.39Different Every Night
Freeing the Actor
By Mike AlfredsA top-ranking director sets out his rehearsal techniques in this invaluable handbook for actors and directors.
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£16.99£13.59Add to basketEbook£16.99£13.59Handbook of Acting Techniques
Edited by Arthur BartowA unique survey of the twentieth century's most influential acting methods, offering invaluable practical insights for actors and drama teachers.
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£16.99£13.59
Shakespeare On Stage
Thirteen Leading Actors on Thirteen Key Roles
By Julian CurryThirteen leading actors take us behind the scenes, each recreating in detail a memorable performance in one of Shakespeare's major roles.
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£14.99£11.99Add to basketEbook£14.99£11.99A Screen Acting Workshop
By Mel ChurcherA comprehensive training course in screen acting by an internationally renowned teacher and acting coach.
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£14.99£11.99Add to basketEbook£14.99£11.99An Attitude for Acting
How to Survive (and Thrive) as an Actor
By Andrew Tidmarsh and Tara SwartA 'how to' book for actors who want to develop a 'can do' attitude to their profession in the face of rejection and intense competition.
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£14.99£11.99Add to basketEbook£14.99£11.99
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