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The Secret Life of Plays

The Secret Life of Plays

By Steve Waters

A guide to the hidden workings of plays and the trade secrets that govern their writing - by the acclaimed playwright Steve Waters.

Secrets of Stage Success

Secrets of Stage Success

Your Questions Answered

By Louise Dearman and Mark Evans
Two of the biggest musical-theatre stars working today answer questions submitted by the public on a wide range of theatrical topics.
Secrets of Stage Success - SIGNED COPY

Secrets of Stage Success - SIGNED COPY

Your Questions Answered

By Louise Dearman and Mark Evans
Two of the biggest musical-theatre stars working today answer questions submitted by the public on a wide range of theatrical topics.
Shakespeare in 100 Objects

Shakespeare in 100 Objects

Treasures from the Victoria and Albert Museum

Edited by Janet Birkett

A fascinating selection of one hundred objects, each illustrated in full colour and accompanied by a compact essay, chosen by the Victoria and Albert Museum's curators for the insight they afford into the world of Shakespeare and his plays.

Shakespeare Monologues for Men

Shakespeare Monologues for Men

By Luke Dixon

Fifty monologues for men drawn from across the Shakespeare canon, all prefaced with a summary of the vital information you need to place the piece in context and to perform it to maximum effect in your own unique way.

Shakespeare Monologues for Women

Shakespeare Monologues for Women

By Luke Dixon

Fifty monologues for women drawn from across the Shakespeare canon, all prefaced with a summary of the vital information you need to place the piece in context and to perform it to maximum effect in your own unique way.

Shakespeare Monologues for Young Men

Shakespeare Monologues for Young Men

By Luke Dixon

Forty monologues for young men drawn from across the whole of Shakespeare's canon, complete with summaries, ideas for consideration and a glossary. Part of the Nick Hern Books Good Audition Guides series.

Shakespeare Monologues for Young Women

Shakespeare Monologues for Young Women

By Luke Dixon

Forty monologues for young women, drawn from across the whole of Shakespeare's canon, complete with summaries, ideas for consideration and a glossary. Part of the Nick Hern Books Good Audition Guides series.

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.

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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 the Factory Floor

Shakespeare on the Factory Floor

A Handbook for Actors, Directors and Designers

By Andrew Hilton

A passionate, illuminating exploration of Shakespeare's greatest plays and characters, from the director of the acclaimed theatre company Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory.

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.

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Shakespeare's Lost Play

Shakespeare's Lost Play

In Search of Cardenio

By Gregory Doran

A thrilling act of literary detection as Gregory Doran attempts to rediscover Shakespeare's lost play.

She Speaks: Monologues for Women

She Speaks: Monologues for Women

Edited by Judith Thompson

A collection of contemporary Canadian monologues for women, compiled and edited by Judith Thompson, offering many fresh and exciting speeches for auditions.

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Simon Russell Beale on Cassius

Simon Russell Beale on Cassius

Performing Shakespeare

By Simon Russell Beale and Julian Curry

Simon 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.

The Singing Voice

The Singing Voice

An Owner's Manual

By Pat Wilson

Concise, intelligent, helpful and eminently readable, this book shows how to keep your singing voice in good trim and how to tackle the tough world of auditions, rehearsals, long runs, tours, sound studios and other tests and trials.

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Singing With Your Own Voice

Singing With Your Own Voice

By Orlanda Cook

A comprehensive instruction manual, full of practical exercises, which starts with overhauling our attitude to our voice.

So You Want To Act On Screen?

So You Want To Act On Screen?

By Michael Bray

An accessible and authoritative guide to developing a successful career as a screen actor.

So You Want To Be A Corporate Actor?

So You Want To Be A Corporate Actor?

By Paul Clayton

A practical guide for actors who want to work in the corporate sector, by a veteran with over 1400 corporate events to his credit.

So You Want To Be A Playwright?

So You Want To Be A Playwright?

By Tim Fountain

How to write a play and get it produced - a manual for playwrights.

So You Want To Be A Theatre Designer?

So You Want To Be A Theatre Designer?

By Michael Pavelka

The definitive guide to designing for theatre – by an award-winning designer with over 160 productions to his name.

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.

So You Want To Be A Theatre Producer?

So You Want To Be A Theatre Producer?

By James Seabright

A comprehensive guide to every aspect of producing a show, from raising the money to creating a hit. Revised and updated.

So You Want To Be A TV Presenter?

So You Want To Be A TV Presenter?

By Kathryn Wolfe

A practical, vocational guide to starting a career on TV as a presenter, packed with accessible advice and top tips to ensure success. Revised and updated edition.