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.
The 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£13.59Different 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£13.59Finding 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£13.59Handbook 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
The Integrated Voice (with DVD)
A Complete Voice Course for Actors
By Sarah CaseA unique new approach to the understanding and training of the actor's voice, with an accompanying 110-minute DVD showing the work in action.
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£16.99£13.59
An 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£11.99A 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£11.99Meisner in Practice
A Guide for Actors, Directors and Teachers
By Nick MoseleyA step-by-step introduction to the key features of the Meisner Technique, including a full set of practical exercises.
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£14.99£11.99Add to basketEbook£14.99£11.99Shakespeare 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£11.99Speaking the Speech
An Actor's Guide to Shakespeare
By Giles Block Foreword by Mark RylanceAn invaluable book for actors and directors who want to improve their understanding of Shakespeare’s language in order to speak it better.
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£14.99£11.99Add to basketEbook£14.99£11.99Why 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£11.99Year 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£11.99
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