Shakespeare
This section contains books about Shakespeare and his work. For plays by Shakespeare, see Shakespeare & Contemporaries and the Shakespeare Folios series.
Exploring Shakespeare
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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£16.99£13.59Add to basketEbook£16.99£13.59Drama Games for Exploring Shakespeare
Dozens of games to help bring Shakespeare’s plays to life in the classroom or rehearsal room – making them fun and accessible to actors, students, directors and teachers.
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£12.99£10.39Add to basketEbook£12.99£10.39Shakespeare on the Factory Floor
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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£16.99£13.59Add to basketEbook£16.99£13.59What Country, Friends, Is This?: Directing Shakespeare with Young Performers
By Max HaflerA highly practical, comprehensive guide to exploring Shakespeare with young people – ideal for directors, youth theatre leaders, workshop facilitators and teachers.
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£14.99£11.99Add to basketEbook£14.99£11.99Thinking Shakespeare
A working guide for actors, directors, students… and anyone else interested in the Bard
Practical advice on how to make Shakespeare’s words feel spontaneous, passionate, and real, from a leading American director and teacher.
- Paperback£22.99
Year of the Mad King: The Lear Diaries
By Antony SherAntony Sher's account of researching, rehearsing and performing one of Shakespeare's greatest roles, Lear, in the 2016 Royal Shakespeare Company production. Winner of the 2019 Theatre Book Prize.
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£16.99£13.59There is limited availability of this title. Please enquire before placing your order.Ebook£16.99£13.59Tip of the Tongue
Reflections on Language and Meaning
By Peter BrookA wise, playful and deeply personal book by master theatre-maker Peter Brook.
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£10.99£8.79Add to basketEbook£10.99£8.79Twelfth Night: A User's Guide
An intensely practical account of the way Twelfth Night actually works on stage, by an acclaimed actor and director.
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£9.99£7.99
Roger Allam on Falstaff
Performing Shakespeare
By Roger Allam and Julian CurryRoger Allam discusses playing Falstaff, in this ebook taken from Shakespeare On Stage: Volume 2 - Twelve Leading Actors on Twelve Key Roles.
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£3.99£3.19
Eileen Atkins on Viola
Performing Shakespeare
By Eileen Atkins and Julian CurryEileen Atkins discusses playing Viola in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, in this ebook taken from Shakespeare On Stage: Volume 2 - Twelve Leading Actors on Twelve Key Roles.
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£3.99£3.19
Simon Russell Beale on Cassius
Performing Shakespeare
By Simon Russell Beale and Julian CurrySimon Russell Beale discusses playing Cassius in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar in this ebook taken from Shakespeare On Stage: Volume 2 - Twelve Leading Actors on Twelve Key Roles.
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£3.99£3.19
Chiwetel Ejiofor on Othello
Performing Shakespeare
By Chiwetel Ejiofor and Julian CurryChiwetel Ejiofor discusses playing Othello, in this ebook taken from Shakespeare On Stage: Volume 2 - Twelve Leading Actors on Twelve Key Roles.
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£3.99£3.19
Sara Kestelman on Hippolyta and Titania
Performing Shakespeare
By Sara Kestelman and Julian CurrySara Kestelman discusses playing Hippolyta and Titania in A Midsummer Night's Dream, in this ebook taken from Shakespeare On Stage: Volume 2 - Twelve Leading Actors on Twelve Key Roles.
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£3.99£3.19
Ian McKellen on King Lear
Performing Shakespeare
By Ian McKellen and Julian CurryIan McKellen discusses playing King Lear, in this ebook taken from Shakespeare On Stage: Volume 2 - Twelve Leading Actors on Twelve Key Roles.
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£3.99£3.19
Michael Pennington on Timon of Athens
Performing Shakespeare
By Michael Pennington and Julian CurryMichael Pennington discusses playing Timon of Athens, in this ebook taken from Shakespeare On Stage: Volume 2 - Twelve Leading Actors on Twelve Key Roles.
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£3.99£3.19
Alan Rickman on Jaques
Performing Shakespeare
By Alan Rickman and Julian CurryAlan Rickman discusses playing Jaques in Shakespeare's As You Like It, in this ebook taken from Shakespeare On Stage: Volume 2 - Twelve Leading Actors on Twelve Key Roles.
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£3.99£3.19
Fiona Shaw on Katherine
Performing Shakespeare
By Fiona Shaw and Julian CurryFiona Shaw discusses playing Katherine in Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, in this ebook taken from Shakespeare On Stage: Volume 2 - Twelve Leading Actors on Twelve Key Roles.
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£3.99£3.19
Patrick Stewart on Shylock
Performing Shakespeare
By Patrick Stewart and Julian CurryPatrick Stewart discusses playing Shylock in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, a role he has played many times, in this ebook taken from Shakespeare On Stage: Volume 2 - Twelve Leading Actors on Twelve Key Roles.
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£3.99£3.19
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