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Hamlet In Pieces

Hamlet In Pieces

Shakespeare Reworked by Peter Brook, Robert Lepage, Robert Wilson

By Andy Lavender

A casebook study of three extraordinary productions of Hamlet by three giants of modern theatre: Peter Brook, Robert Lepage and Robert Wilson.

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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.

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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.

Improv Beyond Rules

Improv Beyond Rules

A Practical Guide to Narrative Improvisation

By Adam Meggido

An inspiring, hands-on guide to narrative improvisation, by the co-creator and director of the Olivier Award-winning improv show Showstopper! The Improvised Musical.

The Improvisation Book

The Improvisation Book

How to Conduct Successful Improvisation Sessions

By John Abbott

A practical guide to conducting improvisation sessions, for teachers, directors and workshop leaders.

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The Improvisation Game

The Improvisation Game

Discovering the Secrets of Spontaneous Performance

By Chris Johnston

A fascinating investigation into the wellsprings of improvisation in theatre, dance and music, from the author of the influential House of Games.

Improvisation in Rehearsal

Improvisation in Rehearsal

By John Abbott

John Abbott, author of The Improvisation Book, explains how theatre directors at every level can use improvisation in the rehearsal room. Foreword by Mark Rylance.

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Innovation in Five Acts

Innovation in Five Acts

Strategies for Theatre and Performance

Edited by Caridad Svich

An inspirational sourcebook of innovative techniques for creating theatre, with contributions from experienced playwrights, directors, performers, teachers, dramaturgs, artistic directors and founders.

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Inventing the Truth: Devising and Directing for the Theatre

Inventing the Truth: Devising and Directing for the Theatre

By Mike Bradwell

An invaluable guide to the difficult arts of devising plays and directing texts, by one of the UK’s leading theatre directors.

Keeping It Active: A Practical Guide to Rhetoric in Performance

Keeping It Active: A Practical Guide to Rhetoric in Performance

By Jeannette Nelson

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.

Letters & Texts 1972-1984

Letters & Texts 1972-1984

By Joseph Chaikin and Sam Shepard

A collection of letters and collaborative texts written by playwright Sam Shepard and director Joseph Chaikin, covering one of the richest periods of contemporary American playmaking.

Letters to George

Letters to George

By Max Stafford-Clark

A unique insight into the working methods of one of today’s most influential directors.

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Making Theatre

Making Theatre

The Frazzled Drama Teacher's Guide to Devising

By Joss Bennathan

An inspiring, practical handbook for anyone working with young people to make devised theatre.

Making Your Solo Show: The Compact Guide

Making Your Solo Show: The Compact Guide

By Lisa Carroll and Milly Thomas

A clear, accessible guide to creating and putting on a solo show, packed with inspiring, practical advice for writers, actors, directors and anyone who wants to know how solo shows are actually made.

Meisner in Practice

Meisner in Practice

A Guide for Actors, Directors and Teachers

By Nick Moseley

A step-by-step introduction to the key features of the Meisner Technique, including a full set of practical exercises.

A Midsummer Night's Dream: A User's Guide

A Midsummer Night's Dream: A User's Guide

By Michael Pennington

An intensely practical account of how A Midsummer Night's Dream actually works on stage, by an acclaimed actor and director.

Performing Shakespeare

Performing Shakespeare

Preparation, Rehearsal, Performance

By Oliver Ford Davies

An authoritative, hands-on guide through the practical challenges involved in performing Shakespeare.

Playing Lear

Playing Lear

An insider's guide from text to performance

By Oliver Ford Davies

A unique insight into Shakespeare's most monumentally complex character - and the play that bears his name - from a highly respected actor and former academic.

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