Below is a selection of our top titles for actors. For a complete list of our books on acting, see Acting. Or browse our Books for Actors brochure.
Performing Shakespeare
Preparation, Rehearsal, Performance
An authoritative, hands-on guide through the practical challenges involved in performing Shakespeare.
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£12.99£10.39Add to basketEbook£12.99£10.39Meisner in Practice
A Guide for Actors, Directors and Teachers
By Nick MoseleyA step-by-step introduction to the key features of the Meisner Technique, including a full set of practical exercises.
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£14.99£11.99Add to basketEbook£14.99£11.99The 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.
- Paperback
£16.99£13.59
Handbook of Acting Techniques
Edited by Arthur BartowA unique survey of the twentieth century's most influential acting methods, offering invaluable practical insights for actors and drama teachers.
- Paperback
£16.99£13.59
The Golden Rules of Acting
By Andy NymanA treasure trove of advice, support and encouragement that no performer should be without. Honest, witty and direct, The Golden Rules of Acting is every actor's best friend – in handy paperback form.
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£7.99£6.39
Finding Your Voice
A step-by-step guide for actors
A simple, step-by-step manual, written by an RSC voice coach, which offers everything that an actor needs to work on their voice.
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£16.99£13.59Add to basketEbook£16.99£13.59Feldenkrais for Actors
How to Do Less and Discover More
A practical guide to the Feldenkrais Method, for actors. Written by an experienced actor, theatre-maker and Feldenkrais practitioner.
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£14.99£11.99Add to basketEbook£14.99£11.99Facing the Fear
An Actor's Guide to Overcoming Stage Fright
By Bella MerlinThe 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.
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£12.99£10.39Add to basketEbook£12.99£10.39Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Acting (But Were Afraid to Ask, Dear)
A witty, insightul and deliciously naughty guide on how to succeed in showbusiness, by the anonymous Internet sensation West End Producer.
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£10.99£8.79Add to basketEbook£10.99£8.79Drama Games for Actors
Exploring Self, Character and Text
From the bestselling Drama Games series, this dip-in, flick-through, quick-fire resource book offers dozens of games to serve as a rich source of ideas and inspiration for all actors – and those teaching or directing them.
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£12.99£10.39Add to basketEbook£12.99£10.39Different Every Night
Freeing the Actor
By Mike AlfredsA top-ranking director sets out his rehearsal techniques in this invaluable handbook for actors and directors.
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£16.99£13.59Add to basketEbook£16.99£13.59The Complete Stanislavsky Toolkit
By Bella MerlinA revised and updated edition of Bella Merlin's essential guide to Stanislavsky's terms and ideas.
- Paperback
£12.99£10.39Add to basketEbook£12.99£10.39
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