Acting
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What Actors Do
Advice to the Players in Seven Paradoxes and a Manifesto
Revered theatre director Mike Alfreds explores the wellspring of the actor's craft. Frank, uncompromising and full of sharply focused insights, this book will show you how to generate truthful performances by trusting your inner creativity and remaining radically open, responsive and present in every moment.
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£12.99£10.39Add to basketEbook£12.99£10.39Stage Combat: Unarmed (with Online Video Content)
Everything you need to know in order to create and perform unarmed stage fights that are compelling, realistic and, above all, safe.
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£14.99£11.99Add to basketEbook£14.99£11.99The Presence of the Actor
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.
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So You Want To Go To Drama School?
The essential guide to getting into drama school.
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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£11.99Shakespeare 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£11.99An 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£11.99Laban for Actors and Dancers
Putting Laban's Movement Theory into Practice - A Step-by-Step Guide
By Jean NewloveA handbook, complete with graded exercises, for teachers and students wanting a practical introduction to Laban's famous system of movement.
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£14.99£11.99
Through The Body
A Practical Guide to Physical Theatre
A step-by-step guide to Physical Theatre in both theory and practice - full of detailed exercises and inspiring ideas.
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£14.99£11.99Add to basketEbook£14.99£11.99The Articulate Body
The Physical Training of the Actor
By Anne DennisThe highly regarded actor training manual by a top movement teacher.
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£14.99£11.99
Laban For All
By Jean Newlove and John DalbyA comprehensive 'how to' book on the Laban system of movement - from the author of Laban for Actors and Dancers.
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£14.99£11.99There is limited availability of this title. Please enquire before placing your order.
Why 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£11.99Tackling Text [and subtext]
A Step-by-Step Guide for Actors
An intensely practical handbook for actors on how to cope with text, subtext, character and situation.
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£14.99£11.99Add to basketEbook£14.99£11.99House of Games
Making Theatre from Everyday Life
A treasure trove of drama games and exercises, an immensely valuable resource for teachers, theatre directors and drama workshop leaders.
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£14.99£11.99
The Improvisation Book
How to Conduct Successful Improvisation Sessions
By John AbbottA practical guide to conducting improvisation sessions, for teachers, directors and workshop leaders.
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£14.99£11.99There is limited availability of this title. Please enquire before placing your order.Ebook£14.99£11.99Freeing the Natural Voice
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.
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£14.99£11.99
Year 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£11.99Other People's Shoes
Thoughts on Acting
Harriet Walter's wonderfully practical - and personal - introduction to acting.
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£14.99£11.99Add to basketEbook£14.99£11.99
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