Biography & General
Diaries 1969-1977
The revealing - and frequently hilarious - diaries of playwright Peter Nichols, covering the period of his life between his first real hit, A Day in the Death of Joe Egg, to the stirrings of his masterpiece, Passion Play.
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Tip of the Tongue
Reflections on Language and Meaning
A wise, playful and deeply personal book by master theatre-maker Peter Brook.
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£10.99£8.79Add to basketEbook£10.99£8.79Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Going to the Theatre (But Were Too Sloshed to Ask, Dear)
West End Producer, the masked man of theatreland and author of the definitive guide to acting, returns with the ultimate guide to the theatregoing experience – for anyone who's ever been to the theatre, or who thinks they might like to try it one day.
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£12.99£10.39Add to basketEbook£12.99£10.39Year of the Mad King: The Lear Diaries
By Antony SherAntony Sher's account of researching, rehearsing and performing one of Shakespeare's greatest roles, Lear, in the 2016 Royal Shakespeare Company production. Winner of the 2019 Theatre Book Prize.
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£16.99£13.59There is limited availability of this title. Please enquire before placing your order.Ebook£16.99£13.59Ibsen on Theatre
Edited by Frode Helland and Julie HolledgeA unique collection of everything that Ibsen wrote about the theatre.
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£17.99£14.39Add to basketEbook£17.99£14.39Playing by Ear
Reflections on Sound and Music
By Peter BrookA collection of new essays from the world-renowned director, offering unique and personal insights into sound and music.
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£9.99£7.99Add to basketEbook£9.99£7.99The Empty Space
By Peter BrookPeter Brook's seminal book, an acknowledged classic of theatre writing, setting out many of the ideas about theatre which informed his lifelong work as a theatre director.
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The Ancient Comedians
And What They Have To Say To Contemporary Playwrights
By Clem MartiniA fascinating exploration of the origins and development of dramatic comedy, by an award-winning Canadian playwright, novelist and screenwriter.
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Hamilton and Me
An Actor's Journal
By Giles Terera Foreword by Lin-Manuel MirandaA 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.
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£16.99£13.59Add to basketEbook£16.99£13.59How Plays Work
By David EdgarDistinguished playwright David Edgar examines the mechanisms and techniques which dramatists throughout the ages have employed to structure their plays and to express their meaning.
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£14.99£11.99Add to basketEbook£14.99£11.99100 Plays to Save the World
By Elizabeth Freestone and Jeanie O'HareA guide to one hundred brilliant plays addressing the most urgent and important issue of our time: the climate emergency.
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£14.99£11.99Add to basketEbook£14.99£11.99300 Thoughts for Theatremakers
A Manifesto for the Twenty-First-Century Theatremaker
A practical, grassroots, self-empowerment book for theatremakers. An inspiring and unconventional collection of ideas and provocations designed to help anybody who wants to make live theatre.
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£14.99£11.99Add to basketEbook£14.99£11.99An Actor's Alphabet
An A to Z of Some Stuff I've Learnt and Some Stuff I'm Still Learning
A candid and empowering A–Z of being an actor which lifts the lid on the realities of life in today’s industry, and shows you how to navigate it.
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£9.99£7.99Add to basketEbook£9.99£7.99An Actor's Alphabet – SIGNED COPY
An A to Z of Some Stuff I've Learnt and Some Stuff I'm Still Learning
A candid and empowering A–Z of being an actor which lifts the lid on the realities of life in today’s industry, and shows you how to navigate it.
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Keeping It Active: A Practical Guide to Rhetoric in Performance
A clear and concise guide to how rhetoric works in plays, and how actors can use it to bring their performances to life on stage.
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£14.99£11.99Add to basketEbook£14.99£11.99Leave Taking: The GCSE Study Guide
An essential resource for anyone studying Leave Taking for GCSE English Literature – featuring a complete guide to the text, plus sample questions and answers to help you prepare for assessment.
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£10.99£8.79
Princess & The Hustler: The GCSE Study Guide
By Alicia PopeAn essential resource for anyone studying Princess & The Hustler for GCSE English Literature – featuring a complete guide to the text, plus sample questions and answers to help you prepare for assessment.
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£10.99£8.79
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