Offers an insight and sets out a history of what scenography as a practice and study has come to mean while also looking at specific scenographic practitioners, their work and how they have negotiated that practice with directors. This title also offers the reader insights into the working relationships of people in these creative roles.

1001 Pearls of Wisdom from Actors Talking About Acting.

The Art of Clowning is the first book on clowning technique and offers a step-by-step process for actors and other theatrical enthusiasts to discover their 'inner clown.' This fun and accessible guide expands on theories and exercises to help students and beginners develop solo and group performances.

This volume contains speeches suitable for performance at auditions, individual acting classes, competitions, festivals and examination The pieces are varied in content, tone and style and are equipped with an introduction which sets the context for each piece.

An international team of contributors, including film director Mike Leigh, presents fresh insights into the work of Gilbert and Sullivan.

The highly performative categories of 'Irish culture' and 'Irishness' are in need of critical address, prompted by recent changes in Irish society, the arts industry and modes of critical inquiry. This book broaches this task by considering Irish expressive culture through some of the paradigms and vocabularies offered by performance studies.

A guide that helps students prepare for and improve their chances of getting a place in one of the UK's many drama schools. It sets out the steps that can be taken to ensure that potential acting students present the best possible audition they can when applying to drama school.

New edition of the best-selling textbook

A guide to behind-the-scenes stories, essential song lists and comprehensive recording guides of various musicals. It includes hundred musicals Numbers to listen for Snapshot plot summaries.

Filled with practical information on how to enter the acting profession, and now completely updated, this is the essential handbook for anyone interested in an acting career. Praised for its honesty, broad coverage and wise advice from working professionals, the authors present the vital facts that every would-be actor needs to know.

In 1983, Arthur Miller was invited to Beijing to direct the first Chinese production of Death of a Salesman. This book is the diary he kept during that unique and eccentric production. Reissue.

Tells the fascinating story of Circle in the Square theatre, its legendary productions and stars - which include Al Pacino, Dustin Hoffman, George C Scott, Colleen Dewhurst, Vanessa Redgrave, Jason Robards, Joanne Woodward, James Earl Jones, Nathan Lane, and many more.

If you've ever wanted to try stand-up comedy, read this book by one of the UK's leading Comedy Course organizers - it will make you at least 37% funnier.

A guide for those who want to make more effective use of their voice. It addresses key elements of voice and speech - Respiration, Vibration, Resonation, and Articulation.

Competition for drama school is fierce, preparing well for your audition is key. This book gives drama-school hopefuls the inside track only previously available via professional coaches. Exercises in voice, movement, text and character come together with a single aim: to pass that elusive audition and get your career off the ground.

An illuminating look back at the last century of American comedy and the greats who have shaped it. The companion to the forthcoming five-part PBS documentary by the creators of Broadway: The American Musical.

A guide to the acting profession by a leading American playwright. He advises aspiring actors on topics such as judging a role, approaching the part, working with the playwright, undertaking auditions, and the relationship with agents and the business in general.

In Death-Devoted Heart Roger Scruton argues that Tristan und Isolde has profound religious meaning. Blending philosophy, criticism and musicology, he shows the work is as relevant today as it was to Wagner's contemporaries. Scruton's analysis touches on the nature of tragedy, the significance of ritual sacrifice, and the meaning of redemption.