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Fundamentals of Directing

Fundamentals of Directing

By Ric Knowles

A concise and practical guide for aspiring theatre directors, from a leading practitioner in Canadian theatre.

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Ming Cho Lee: A Life in Design

Ming Cho Lee: A Life in Design

By Arnold Aronson

A sumptuously illustrated record of the career of one of America's leading theatre designers, Ming Cho Lee: A Life in Design is a fascinating insight into the creation of some of the landmark productions in American theatre history, and an essential book for anyone with an interest in theatrical set design.

Directing Shakespeare

Directing Shakespeare

Matthew Dunster on Troilus and Cressida; Natalie Abrahami on A Midsummer Night's Dream

By Russ Hope

Follow acclaimed theatre directors Matthew Dunster and Natalie Abrahami throughout preparation and rehearsals for their respective Shakespeare productions of Troilus and Cressida at Shakespeare's Globe, and A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Directing Greek Tragedy

Directing Greek Tragedy

Carrie Cracknell on Electra

By Russ Hope

Follow acclaimed theatre director Carrie Cracknell throughout preparation and rehearsals for her production of Sophocles' Electra at the Gate Theatre, London.

Directing Adaptations

Directing Adaptations

Nikolai Foster on Great Expectations

By Russ Hope

Follow acclaimed theatre director Nikolai Foster throughout preparation and rehearsals for his production of Great Expectations for English Touring Theatre.

Directing Tennessee Williams

Directing Tennessee Williams

Joe Hill-Gibbins on The Glass Menagerie

By Russ Hope

Follow acclaimed theatre director Joe Hill-Gibbins throughout preparation and rehearsals for his production of The Glass Menagerie at the Young Vic, London.

Directing Pantomime

Directing Pantomime

Steve Marmion on Dick Whittington and his Cat

By Russ Hope

Follow acclaimed theatre director Steve Marmion throughout preparation and rehearsals for the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith's pantomime, Dick Whittington and his Cat. 

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.

Facing the Fear

Facing the Fear

An Actor's Guide to Overcoming Stage Fright

By Bella Merlin

The first book of its kind written specifically for actors, Facing the Fear provides all the tools actors need to understand, confront and ultimately overcome stage fright and its effects, thereby regaining control over their lives and careers.

Actioning - and How to Do It

Actioning - and How to Do It

By Nick Moseley

A step-by-step guide to 'actioning', one of the most widely used rehearsal techniques for actors. An indispensable companion to a vital component in every actor's toolkit.

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.

The Working Actor

The Working Actor

The Essential Guide to a Successful Career

By Paul Clayton

The essential guide to being a successful working actor: how to put yourself in the best possible position to get work, to keep getting it, and to make a living from it.

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Teaching Voice: Workshops for Young Performers

Teaching Voice: Workshops for Young Performers

By Max Hafler

An inspiring, practical guide to working with young people on their voices, by a highly experienced teacher, actor and director.

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.

Theatre in Scotland

Theatre in Scotland

A Field of Dreams

By Joyce McMillan Edited by Philip Howard

A panoramic history of modern Scottish theatre, reported from the frontline by Scotland's leading drama critic.

Writing Music for the Stage

Writing Music for the Stage

A Practical Guide for Theatremakers

By Michael Bruce Foreword by Josie Rourke

The definitive guide to writing music for the stage, by the Composer-in-Residence at the Donmar Warehouse.

Year of the Fat Knight

Year of the Fat Knight

The Falstaff Diaries

By Antony Sher

Antony Sher’s fascinating, enlightening account – richly supplemented by his own paintings and sketches – of researching, rehearsing and performing one of Shakespeare’s best-known and most popular characters.

Stage Combat: Unarmed (with Online Video Content)

Stage Combat: Unarmed (with Online Video Content)

By Roger Bartlett

Everything you need to know in order to create and perform unarmed stage fights that are compelling, realistic and, above all, safe.

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