In this selection, we've rounded up a range of titles perfect for anyone who wants to create their own theatre from scratch – whether that means writing solo, devising with a group, or through improvisation – all available at 40% off in our Sale.
Plus, £1 from every book sold in our Sale will go to the Theatre Artists Fund, which continues to provide emergency support for theatre-workers and freelancers across the UK affected by the devastating impact of COVID-19 on the theatre sector.
Remember, everything included in the Sale has been handpicked from the shelves at NHB HQ, and stock is strictly limited. So if you see something you want, move fast to avoid missing out – because once it's gone, it's gone!
Take a look at what's on offer below, and head back to our main Sale page to browse the whole range of playscripts and books currently available at a very special 40% discount, for a limited time only.
Being a Playwright
A Career Guide for Writers
The essential guide to a career in playwriting, from the team behind the multi-award-winning Papatango, one of the UK's leading new-writing companies.
Creating Worlds
How to Make Immersive Theatre
By Jason WarrenA practical guide to creating successful immersive theatre productions, by an experienced theatre-maker and practitioner.
Drama Games for Devising
As part of the ever-growing, increasingly popular Drama Games series, Jessica Swale returns with another dip-in, flick-through, quick-fire resource book, packed with dozens of drama games that can be used in the process of devising theatre.
How Musicals Work
And How to Write Your Own
Why do some musicals work, while others just don't? And what should you do if you're thinking of writing your own? Julian Woolford, a successful writer and director of musicals and lecturer in writing musicals at the University of London, explores the musical-theatre canon to answer these and many other questions.
Improv Beyond Rules
A Practical Guide to Narrative Improvisation
By Adam MeggidoAn 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
How to Conduct Successful Improvisation Sessions
By John AbbottA practical guide to conducting improvisation sessions, for teachers, directors and workshop leaders.
The Improviser's Way
A Longform Workbook
By Katy SchutteAn inspiring and interactive workbook to help you develop skills for longform improvisation, by one of the UK's top improv performers and teachers.
Inventing the Truth: Devising and Directing for the Theatre
An invaluable guide to the difficult arts of devising plays and directing texts, by one of the UK’s leading theatre directors.
Making Theatre
The Frazzled Drama Teacher's Guide to Devising
An inspiring, practical handbook for anyone working with young people to make devised theatre.
Monty Python at Work
A fascinating account of the making of the Monty Python TV and stage shows, films, books and albums, drawn from Michael Palin's published diaries.
Playwriting
Structure, Character, How and What to Write
An authoritative guide to playwrighting, by a true master of the craft. Indispensable for playwrights at every level of experience.
Telling the Truth
How to Make Verbatim Theatre
A practical guide to creating and producing verbatim theatre, by an experienced theatre-maker and practitioner.
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