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Ian McKellen on Macbeth

Ian McKellen on Macbeth

Performing Shakespeare

By Ian McKellen and Julian Curry

Ian McKellen discusses playing Macbeth, in this ebook taken from Shakespeare On Stage: Thirteen Leading Actors on Thirteen Key Roles.

Ian McKellen on King Lear

Ian McKellen on King Lear

Performing Shakespeare

By Ian McKellen and Julian Curry

Ian McKellen discusses playing King Lear, in this ebook taken from Shakespeare On Stage: Volume 2 - Twelve Leading Actors on Twelve Key Roles.

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.

Helen Mirren on Cleopatra

Helen Mirren on Cleopatra

Performing Shakespeare

By Helen Mirren and Julian Curry

Helen Mirren discusses playing Cleopatra, in this ebook taken from Shakespeare On Stage: Thirteen Leading Actors in Thirteen Key Roles.

He Speaks: Monologues for Men

He Speaks: Monologues for Men

Edited by David Ferry

A collection of contemporary Canadian monologues for men, compiled and edited by David Ferry, offering many fresh and exciting speeches for auditions.

Harriet Walter on Imogen

Harriet Walter on Imogen

Performing Shakespeare

By Harriet Walter and Julian Curry

Harriet Walter discusses playing Imogen in Shakespeare's Cymbeline, in this ebook taken from Shakespeare On Stage: Volume 2 - Twelve Leading Actors on Twelve Key Roles.

Handbook of Acting Techniques

Handbook of Acting Techniques

Edited by Arthur Bartow

A unique survey of the twentieth century's most influential acting methods, offering invaluable practical insights for actors and drama teachers.

Hamlet: A User's Guide

Hamlet: A User's Guide

By Michael Pennington

An intensely practical account of the way Hamlet actually works on stage, by an acclaimed actor and director.

Hamilton and Me

Hamilton and Me

An Actor's Journal

By Giles Terera Foreword by Lin-Manuel Miranda

A unique, inside account of preparing for, rehearsing and performing in one of the most important cultural phenomena of our time – Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda – from London's original Aaron Burr.

The Golden Rules of Acting

The Golden Rules of Acting

By Andy Nyman

A treasure trove of advice, support and encouragement that no performer should be without. Honest, witty and direct, The Golden Rules of Acting is every actor's best friend – in handy paperback form.

Getting, Keeping & Working with Your Acting Agent: The Compact Guide

Getting, Keeping & Working with Your Acting Agent: The Compact Guide

By J BR

This empowering, informative guide explains everything actors need to know about agents – how to find one, what they do, and how to work with them effectively to help you succeed in your career.

Getting into Drama School: The Compact Guide

Getting into Drama School: The Compact Guide (Revised and Updated Edition)

By Nick Moseley

An encouraging, no-nonsense guide to the whole process of applying for drama school. Perfect for any aspiring actor, as well as anyone advising or coaching them. Revised and updated edition.

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.

Freeing Shakespeare's Voice

Freeing Shakespeare's Voice

The Actor's Guide to Talking the Text

By Kristin Linklater

A practical approach to breaking through the barriers of restraint and incomprehension when faced with Shakespeare.

Fiona Shaw on Katherine

Fiona Shaw on Katherine

Performing Shakespeare

By Fiona Shaw and Julian Curry

Fiona Shaw discusses playing Katherine in Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, in this ebook taken from Shakespeare On Stage: Volume 2 - Twelve Leading Actors on Twelve Key Roles.

Finding Your Voice

Finding Your Voice

A step-by-step guide for actors

By Barbara Houseman

A simple, step-by-step manual, written by an RSC voice coach, which offers everything that an actor needs to work on their voice.

Feldenkrais for Actors

Feldenkrais for Actors

How to Do Less and Discover More

By Victoria Worsley

A practical guide to the Feldenkrais Method, for actors. Written by an experienced actor, theatre-maker and Feldenkrais practitioner.

Facing the Fear

Facing the Fear

An Actor's Guide to Overcoming Stage Fright

By Bella Merlin

The first book of its kind written specifically for actors, Facing the Fear provides all the tools actors need to understand, confront and ultimately overcome stage fright and its effects, thereby regaining control over their lives and careers.

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