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The enthralling, tumultuous behind-the-scenes story of Michael Blakemore's time at the National Theatre, publishing for the theatre's 50th anniversary.

(Paperback, 4th edition)

The Stanislavski "system" is still the only comprehensive method of actor training we posses. This text traces the growth of the "system" from its roots in the tradition of Russian realism, and charts the various phases it went through until the final emergence of the Method of Physical Action.

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A remarkably diverse group of 30 brilliant short plays--comedies, dramas, monologues and avant-garde works--that provide a fast-track tour of the current theatrical landscape.

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With over 60 plays written and staged, many playing in the West End or the Royal National Theatre, Alan Ayckbourn's expertise on writing and directing plays is unsurpassed. Here, he shares his tricks of the trade, from helpful hints on writing, to tips on directing.

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Explores the issues facing theatrical performances. This work describes important developments in theatre from the last century, as well as smaller scale events, from productions by Stanislavsky to the rise of Method Acting. It also shows how theatre defies rules, builds and shatters illusions and creates lasting memories for its audiences.

(Hardback, 1st ed. 2016)

The definitive account of the work, lineage and legacy of the most important European stage directors from the first half of the twentieth century. Through each volume's focus on a small cluster of related directors, it offers a rich and substantial account of the development of artistic practice and the artform as a whole.

The definitive account of the work, lineage and legacy of the most important European stage directors from the second half of the twentieth century. Through each volume's focus on a small cluster of related directors, it offers a rich and substantial account of the development of artistic practice and the artform as a whole.

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A powerful play the New York Times described as 'a cross between A Christmas Carol and a trial at The Hague's International Criminal Court.'

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

Previous editions published by UMI research Press, c1981.

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This volume combines all the individual indexestitle, genre, theatre, and generalfound in the seven volumes of The London Stage: A Calendar of Productions, Performers, and Personnel (2nd edition) covering the years 1890 through 1959.

(Hardback, Second Edition)

This is a day-by-day calendar of plays produced at the major London theatres from January 1, 1950 to December 31, 1959. Covering dozens of west-end theatres and including production details of thousands of plays, operas, and ballets, this revised edition provides expanded or new information about authors, actors, plots, reviews, and more.

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This book offers a re-thinking of how theatre-making might be understood as a "skilled" craft and process, exploring how professional contexts allow skill as a competence to emerge in a multitude of ways, rather than be acquired.

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Become the actor you must be to turn your dreams into reality. For over 25 years, Bernard Hillers revolutionary techniques and exercises have produced unprecedented success for actors, artists, and performers all around the world.

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Established by George Devine as a 'writers' theatre', the Royal Court has consistently provided a platform for the vital dramatic talents of the day. This title considers the notable productions from the tenure of each successive artistic director since the Court opened. It includes interviews with actors, writers, designers, and directors.

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Covering everything from learning your lines to tilting for Oscar success in Hollywood, surviving a flop, to why its advisable to read the whole script if you wish to avoid improper relations with a pig, its the ultimate survival guide for anyone contemplating a life in showbiz.

'Throw out An Actor Prepares!

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Christopher Hampton's new translation of Chekhov's classic play.

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Previously published: Tokyo: Kodansha, 2006, under title: The flowering spirit.

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With over 500 entries on the most important plays and playwrights performed today, from Aristophanes to Mark Ravenhill, this is an authoritative A-Z of contemporary theatre. Stimulating, observant and informative, it is an essential companion for anyone with an interest in drama.

(Paperback, Fourth edition)

Surveys performance art, political theatre, genres, live broadcasts and extravagant spectacles, showcasing the constant and dynamic evolution of stage performance, from classics reinvented to groundbreaking fresh work.

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Vol II of the four-volume series reproducing Beckett's theatrical notebooks in facsimile - now in affordable paperback edition.