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The Quality of Mercy

The Quality of Mercy

Reflections on Shakespeare

By Peter Brook

One of the world's most revered theatre directors reflects on a fascinating variety of Shakespearean topics.

Running the Room

Running the Room

Conversations with Women Theatre Directors

By Rosemary Waugh

Our most brilliant, fearless and creative women directors open the door on their craft, discussing their work in the theatre in intimate and illuminating detail.

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.

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Shakespeare On Stage: Volume 2

Shakespeare On Stage: Volume 2

Twelve Leading Actors on Twelve Key Roles

By Julian Curry Foreword by Nicholas Hytner

Twelve leading actors take us behind the scenes of landmark Shakespearean productions, each recreating in detail their memorable performance in a major role.

Shakespeare on the Factory Floor

Shakespeare on the Factory Floor

A Handbook for Actors, Directors and Designers

By Andrew Hilton

A passionate, illuminating exploration of Shakespeare's greatest plays and characters, from the director of the acclaimed theatre company Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory.

Shakespeare on Theatre

Shakespeare on Theatre

By William Shakespeare Compiled by Nick de Somogyi

A unique collection of Shakespeare's every reflection on the theatre, offering fascinating insights into the man, his work, and the world of the Jacobean stage.

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So You Want To Be A Theatre Director?

So You Want To Be A Theatre Director?

By Stephen Unwin

A hands-on, step-by-step guide to directing plays – by one of Britain's leading theatre directors.

Speaking the Speech

Speaking the Speech

An Actor's Guide to Shakespeare

By Giles Block Foreword by Mark Rylance

An invaluable book for actors and directors who want to improve their understanding of Shakespeare’s language in order to speak it better.

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.

Stage Director's Handbook

Stage Director's Handbook

Opportunities for Directors and Choreographers

Edited by David Diamond and Terry Berliner

An essential handbook for student and professional directors, covering training and courses, grants and fellowships, companies and organisations, agents and managers, and much more.

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Staging Story: Five Fundamentals for the Beginning Stage Director

Staging Story: Five Fundamentals for the Beginning Stage Director

By Robert Moss and Wendy Dann

Essential advice for theatre directors, focusing on five fundamentals for staging a play - Story, Intention, Character, Space and Theme.

Strasberg at the Actors Studio

Strasberg at the Actors Studio

By Lee Strasberg Edited by Robert H. Hethmon

Transcriptions of actual tuition sessions by the originator of Method Acting - the next best thing to being taught by Strasberg himself.

Sweet William: A User's Guide to Shakespeare

Sweet William: A User's Guide to Shakespeare

By Michael Pennington

An exploration of Shakespeare's life and work by a leading actor who has spent twenty thousand hours working on the plays.

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.

Taking Stock: The Theatre of Max Stafford-Clark

Taking Stock: The Theatre of Max Stafford-Clark

By Max Stafford-Clark and Philip Roberts

Inside accounts of the making of some of the most influential theatre productions of the last four decades.

Telling the Truth

Telling the Truth

How to Make Verbatim Theatre

By Robin Belfield

A practical guide to creating and producing verbatim theatre, by an experienced theatre-maker and practitioner.

Theater for Beginners

Theater for Beginners

By Richard Maxwell

A unique meditation on the art and practice of theatre, from one of its most original thinkers and practitioners.

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Then What Happens?

Then What Happens?

Storytelling and Adapting for the Theatre

By Mike Alfreds

A practical investigation into story-theatre and the art of telling stories through theatre, by the renowned director who founded Shared Experience Theatre Company.

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.

Twelfth Night: A User's Guide

Twelfth Night: A User's Guide

By Michael Pennington

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

The Viewpoints Book

The Viewpoints Book

A Practical Guide to Viewpoints and Composition

By Anne Bogart and Tina Landau

An essential introduction to the history, terminology and philosophy of Viewpoints, the fast-growing technique of improvisation used by actors in rehearsal and training.

What Actors Do

What Actors Do

Advice to the Players in Seven Paradoxes and a Manifesto

By Mike Alfreds

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.

What Country, Friends, Is This?: Directing Shakespeare with Young Performers

What Country, Friends, Is This?: Directing Shakespeare with Young Performers

By Max Hafler

A highly practical, comprehensive guide to exploring Shakespeare with young people – ideal for directors, youth theatre leaders, workshop facilitators and teachers.

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.