From the bestselling Drama Games series, this dip-in, flick-through, quick-fire resource book - packed with over 200 individual games - is perfect for teachers, playgroup leaders and drama facilitators who want to inspire and entertain children, aged 3 and up, with vibrant and engaging drama experiences.
An outrageously fun musical set in an all-girls school in the 60s, from the team behind Bad Girls: The Musical.
A thrilling two-hander looks at the complexities of a mother-daughter relationship, the growing argument between rich and poor, and a young woman stuck in between.
The Encounter traces one man's journey into the depths of the Amazon rainforest, incorporating innovative technology into a solo performance to build a shifting world of sound.
A play about the world of ballroom dance, taking us behind the fixed smiles and fake tan to look at the real lives of those for whom ballroom dancing is everything
Rediscover the magic and wonder of the original Grimm Tales, retold by master-storyteller Philip Pullman. Perfect for youth theatres, schools and amateur companies looking for a vivid new version of the classic fairytales.
Stage fright has the power to drive actors away from the stage for months, years, and even a lifetime. It is a monster that can affect any actor at any time - but it is also a challenge that can be met. In Facing the Fear - the first book of its kind written specifically for actors - performer, author and teacher Bella Merlin draws on her own and other actors' personal experiences to examine: The internal and external roots of stage fright, and how it manifests itself both psychologically and physiologically The complex relationship between the actor and the audience, and how it contributes to stage fright The cognitive processes of learning, storing and retrieving lines, and practical strategies to help The essential principles for building a healthy, fear-free rehearsal environment The techniques that actors can employ to develop their own practices, from tips on physical wellbeing to performance strategies Insightful, empowering and always reassuring, Facing the Fear is a book for any actor: for those who are experiencing or have previously suffered from stage fright, as well as for those who want to be fully prepared in case that day ever comes. It 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. (And it might just save a fortune in psychotherapist's fees!) It's also valuable reading for any teacher, director or stage manager working closely with actors, and a fascinating insight for anyone interested in what actors go through. 'An utterly engrossing book about confronting one of the most fundamental aspects of being an actor - fear.' Antony Sher
A compelling ode to the human spirit and its power to endure. Published in this edition alongside three short theatre installations - Kitchen, A Girl's Bedroom and Room 303.
Six young people are caught in the aftermath of a terrorist attack in the heart of London. By turns terrifying, inspiring, brutal, heartbreaking and hilarious, Stuart Slade's play, comprising six interlinking monologues, is verbatim theatre from the very near future.
Nell Gwynn charts the rise of an unlikely heroine, from her roots in Coal Yard Alley to her success as Britain's most celebrated actress, and her hard-won place in the heart of the King. Jessica Swale's exhilarating take on the heady world of Restoration theatre premiered at Shakespeare's Globe, London, in 2015.
Winner of the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Becca and Howie Corbett are a happy suburban couple whose lives are changed forever when their young son Danny is killed in an accident. Eight months on, they are drifting perilously apart. Can they ever find their way back to each other?
A searing dramatic thriller that asks how well we actually know those closest to us, premiered at Hampstead Theatre in June 2016.
An offbeat love story about Mr Tutti Frutti, a stuffed owl and the struggle to fit in.
A theatrical investigation into how teenagers' brains work, and why they're designed by evolution to be the way they are.
A gripping dramatic portrait of a destructive friendship between two women who push themselves to their limits.
An inspiring, practical guide to working with young people on their voices, by a highly experienced teacher, actor and director.Teaching Voice is for all youth-theatre leaders, workshop facilitators, teachers or lecturers who want to help their students to develop their voices - either as a component in theatre training, while rehearsing a play, or for the benefit of their personal development.It offers a step-by-step course of workshops and themed sessions, along with a series of exercises and vocal warm-ups - from the tried-and-tested to the truly innovative. Included are:Full plans for two ninety-minute core sessions, laying the essential foundations of voice work: breath, diction, resonance and relaxationSeven themed workshops exploring individual aspects including projection, rhythm, the power of language, emphasis and ShakespeareMicro sessions that can be used within the structure of any session, or when time is shortFurther sessions to help incorporate voice work into rehearsals for a school or youth-theatre productionAlso included is a personal exercise plan to help you develop your own skills and confidence as a voice teacher, whatever your level of experience.Teaching Voice is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in vocal training for young people, whether you're looking for a structured programme of workshops, or simply for some fresh ideas to inspire your students.
Terence Rattigan's epic and probing drama about the man immortalised as Lawrence of Arabia.
A complex and intense portrait of the mechanics of a family - and a marriage - through the eyes of four siblings struggling to define themselves beyond their parents' love and expectations.
A historical romp with real bite, Stephen Jeffreys's The Libertine has received several major stage productions and was filmed with Johnny Depp and John Malkovich. This edition is published alongside the major West End revival starring Dominic Cooper.
A darkly comic play that explores the unexpected, bewildering, and life-changing consequences of challenging the status quo at a global level.
An exhilarating play about a ruthless female City trader who takes on a young and ambitious protegee.
THE GOOD AUDITION GUIDES: Helping you select and perform the audition piece that is best suited to your performing skills. This collection features twenty-five fantastic duologues for two women, almost all written since the year 2000 by some of our most exciting dramatic voices, offering a wide variety of character types and styles of writing.
A selection of the best contemporary scenes for two male actors. In the Good Audition Guides series.
A funny and passionate play from the author of The Pride and The Faith Machine.
'This is a book about how to beat the living daylights out of another human being safely...'Roger Bartlett - professional fight director and Master Teacher for the British Academy of Stage & Screen Combat - leads you through everything you need to know in order to create and perform unarmed stage fights that are compelling, realistic and, above all, safe.Starting with the essential concepts, including Victim Control and Reversal of Energy, you will learn how to perform all of the following moves:SlappingPunchingKickingStranglingPulling and PushingFallingLockingBlockingEach technique is clearly described, extensively illustrated, and accompanied by online videos demonstrating it in slow motion and at full speed. Also included are chapters on understanding and conveying your character's pain, and creating and rehearsing your own fight sequence.For those already trained in stage combat, it will serve as a comprehensive reminder of what you have learned, and supplement your ongoing training. For amateur, fringe and student companies, the book offers a thorough understanding of the practicalities of staging a fight, but also helps you to recognise when you may need to call upon the services of a qualified professional.Whatever your current level of experience, Stage Combat: Unarmed is the essential book for directors, actors, students and teachers, or indeed anyone looking to incorporate safe, effective stage fights into their productions.
A selection of the best contemporary scenes for two actors, one man and one woman. In the Good Audition Guides series.
Award-winning actress Dame Harriet Walter reflects on performing Shakespeare's most famous roles - both male and female. An exploration of the Shakespearean canon through the eyes of a self-identified 'feminist actor' - but, above all, a remarkable account of an acting career unconstrained by tradition or expectations.
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