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Stage Combat: Unarmed (with Online Video Content)

Stage Combat: Unarmed (with Online Video Content)

By Roger Bartlett

Everything you need to know in order to create and perform unarmed stage fights that are compelling, realistic and, above all, safe.

The Presence of the Actor

The Presence of the Actor

By Joseph Chaikin

Illuminating notes on acting from America's foremost champion of actor-led theatre, drawing on his experience with the Living Theatre, the Open Theatre and with Sam Shepard.

So You Want To Go To Drama School?

So You Want To Go To Drama School?

By Helen Freeman

The essential guide to getting into drama school.

A Screen Acting Workshop

A Screen Acting Workshop

By Mel Churcher

A comprehensive training course in screen acting by an internationally renowned teacher and acting coach.

Shakespeare On Stage

Shakespeare On Stage

Thirteen Leading Actors on Thirteen Key Roles

By Julian Curry

Thirteen leading actors take us behind the scenes, each recreating in detail a memorable performance in one of Shakespeare's major roles.

An Attitude for Acting

An Attitude for Acting

How to Survive (and Thrive) as an Actor

By Andrew Tidmarsh and Tara Swart

A 'how to' book for actors who want to develop a 'can do' attitude to their profession in the face of rejection and intense competition.

Laban for Actors and Dancers

Laban for Actors and Dancers

Putting Laban's Movement Theory into Practice - A Step-by-Step Guide

By Jean Newlove

A handbook, complete with graded exercises, for teachers and students wanting a practical introduction to Laban's famous system of movement.

Through The Body

Through The Body

A Practical Guide to Physical Theatre

By Dymphna Callery

A step-by-step guide to Physical Theatre in both theory and practice - full of detailed exercises and inspiring ideas.

The Articulate Body

The Articulate Body

The Physical Training of the Actor

By Anne Dennis

The highly regarded actor training manual by a top movement teacher.

Laban For All

Laban For All

By Jean Newlove and John Dalby

A comprehensive 'how to' book on the Laban system of movement - from the author of Laban for Actors and Dancers.

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Why Is That So Funny?

Why Is That So Funny?

A Practical Exploration of Physical Comedy

By John Wright Foreword by Toby Jones

A practical investigation of how comedy works, by a well-respected practitioner and teacher. With a Foreword by Toby Jones.

Tackling Text [and subtext]

Tackling Text [and subtext]

A Step-by-Step Guide for Actors

By Barbara Houseman

An intensely practical handbook for actors on how to cope with text, subtext, character and situation.

House of Games

House of Games

Making Theatre from Everyday Life

By Chris Johnston

A treasure trove of drama games and exercises, an immensely valuable resource for teachers, theatre directors and drama workshop leaders.

The Improvisation Book

The Improvisation Book

How to Conduct Successful Improvisation Sessions

By John Abbott

A practical guide to conducting improvisation sessions, for teachers, directors and workshop leaders.

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Freeing the Natural Voice

Freeing the Natural Voice

By Kristin Linklater

The classic voice-training book for actors, teachers of voice and speech and anyone interested in vocal expression – by a pre-eminent voice teacher, actor and director.

Year of the King

Year of the King

By Antony Sher

A classic of theatre writing, a unique insight into the creation of a landmark Shakespearian performance.

Other People's Shoes

Other People's Shoes

Thoughts on Acting

By Harriet Walter

Harriet Walter's wonderfully practical - and personal - introduction to acting.

Meisner in Practice

Meisner in Practice

A Guide for Actors, Directors and Teachers

By Nick Moseley

A step-by-step introduction to the key features of the Meisner Technique, including a full set of practical exercises.

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