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.
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Two-handers from the Abbey Theatre, Ireland
Selected by Aideen HowardA collection of short plays by exciting new Irish writers, selected and introduced by the literary manager of the Abbey Theatre.
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The Integrated Voice (with DVD)
A Complete Voice Course for Actors
By Sarah CaseA unique new approach to the understanding and training of the actor's voice, with an accompanying 110-minute DVD showing the work in action.
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Making Theatre
The Frazzled Drama Teacher's Guide to Devising
An inspiring, practical handbook for anyone working with young people to make devised theatre.
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Girls Like That and other plays for teenagers
By Evan PlaceyFour urgent and explosive plays by award-winning playwright Evan Placey, each tackling issues facing young people today.
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A practical, accessible and inspiring guide to using puppetry in theatre, by a leading expert in the field.
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By David EdgarTwo plays by David Edgar, written thirty-five years apart, both exploring the theme of youth and revolution.
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Seven new plays from VAULT Festival
An anthology of seven of the best plays from VAULT Festival 2019, London's biggest and most exciting arts festival.
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The fifth volume of the collected plays of one of our finest playwrights.
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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.
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Five new plays from VAULT Festival
This anthology, the fifth from Nick Hern Books, comprises five of the best plays from VAULT Festival 2020, London's biggest and most exciting arts festival.
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Five new plays from VAULT Festival
An anthology of five of the best plays from VAULT Festival 2023, London's leading festival of live performance.
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A Handbook for Actors, Directors and Designers
A passionate, illuminating exploration of Shakespeare's greatest plays and characters, from the director of the acclaimed theatre company Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory.
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Five Plays
Five short plays by the award-winning Irish playwright, full of warmth, humour and irrepressible characters.
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A Director's Notes from the Rehearsal Room
A Shakespeare masterclass from an acclaimed theatre director, going inside the rehearsal room to reveal – in unprecedented and captivating detail – exactly what happens there. An essential book for directors and actors, and a fascinating insight for anyone interested in Shakespeare.
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How to Stage Great Youth Productions
Edited by Charon Williams-RosA comprehensive, hands-on guide to making theatre – perfect for any school, college, youth group or amateur-theatre company.
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A Practical Guide to Delivering Great Sessions
A comprehensive, easy-to-use guide to planning and delivering effective drama sessions, getting the best out of your participants, and developing an empowering leadership style that works for you.
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An inspirational book on acting, tackling the fundamental questions that face any actor. By a world-leading theatre director, the founder of Cheek by Jowl.
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