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Preface to Othello

Preface to Othello

By Harley Granville Barker

The classic - and most practical - guide to Shakespeare’s major plays, available in separate, pocket-format volumes for use in study or rehearsal room. With a foreword by Richard Eyre.

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Preface to Romeo and Juliet

Preface to Romeo and Juliet

By Harley Granville Barker

The classic - and most practical - guide to Shakespeare’s major plays, available in separate, pocket-format volumes for use in study or rehearsal room. With a foreword by Richard Eyre.

Preface to The Merchant of Venice

Preface to The Merchant of Venice

By Harley Granville Barker

Unrivalled practical insights from one of the most influential actors and directors of Shakespeare of all time. With a foreword by Richard Eyre.

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Prefaces to A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Winter's Tale & Twelfth Night

Prefaces to A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Winter's Tale & Twelfth Night

By Harley Granville Barker

Unrivalled practical insights from one of the most influential actors and directors of Shakespeare of all time. With a foreword by Richard Eyre.

  • Paperback£12.99 £10.39
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The Production Notebooks: Volume 1

The Production Notebooks: Volume 1

Theatre in Process

By Mark Bly

Detailed case-studies of four major productions by leading American theatre companies.

The Production Notebooks: Volume 2

The Production Notebooks: Volume 2

Theatre in Process

By Mark Bly

An inside view of the process involved in the creation of four major theatrical productions - a sequel to The Production Notebooks: Volume 1.

Puppetry: How to Do It

Puppetry: How to Do It

By Mervyn Millar

A practical, accessible and inspiring guide to using puppetry in theatre, by a leading expert in the field.

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.

The Quality of Mercy

The Quality of Mercy

Reflections on Shakespeare (Hardback)

By Peter Brook

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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