Theatre Books

Examples from theatres all over America demonstrating how to build audiences through subscription schemes. Could be applied profitably to other countries.

A in-depth survey of the work of groundbreaking theatre company the Wooster Group, introduced by Peter Sellars.

Interviews with 20 leading American playwrights, each with a substantial introduction.

Interviews with twenty-one leading American theatre directors.

A practical programme of study for the actor, by one of the founders of the famous Actors Studio.

An exploration of the careers and personal viewpoints of eleven major US set designers, combining research, commentary, extensive interviews and nearly 150 photographs, sketches, renderings and model designs.

Interviews with 26 actresses who have played George Bernard Shaw's Saint Joan, including Eileen Atkins, Elisabeth Bergner, Judi Dench, Wendy Hiller, Barbara Jefford, Siobhan McKenna, Sarah Miles, Joan Plowright.

A landmark collection of the writings of one of the world's foremost contemporary theatre artists, offering Western audiences long-overdue insight into Suzuki's singular artistry.

Transcriptions of actual tuition sessions by the originator of Method Acting - the next best thing to being taught by Strasberg himself.

Illuminating notes on acting from America's foremost champion of actor-led theatre, drawing on his experience with the Living Theatre, the Open Theatre and with Sam Shepard.

Profiles of twelve of America's most exciting and influential scenic designers, lavishly illustrated with more than 165 examples of the artists' sketches, renderings and models as well as photos of the finished sets.

Interviews with twenty well-established American actors including Olympia Dukakis and James Earl Jones.

The collected 'essays and opinions' of the founder, director, playwright and star of New York's famous Ridiculous Theatre.

A handbook, complete with graded exercises, for teachers and students wanting a practical introduction to Laban's famous system of movement.

The classic - and most practical - guide to Shakespeare’s major plays, available in separate, pocket-format volumes for use in study or rehearsal room. With a foreword by Richard Eyre.

The classic - and most practical - guide to Shakespeare’s major plays, available in separate, pocket-format volumes for use in study or rehearsal room. With a foreword by Richard Eyre.

The classic - and most practical - guide to Shakespeare’s major plays, available in separate, pocket-format volumes for use in study or rehearsal room. With a foreword by Richard Eyre.

Unrivalled practical insights into the play from one of the most influential actors and directors of Shakespeare of all time. With a foreword by Richard Eyre.