This is the most comprehensive and insightful reference available on Broadway theater as an American cultural phenomenon and an illuminator of American life.

(, Main)

Peter Brook's productions of "King Lear" and "The Mahabharata" have made him one of the giants of 20th-century theatre. From 1970 onwards, the author followed his career, gaining access to some of his most insightful thoughts and feelings about the theatre and the world at large.

A comprehensive study of George Clooneys work through the lens of ten of his most iconic roles

(Paperback, Main)

This is the most comprehensive and insightful account yet published of Harold Pinter's life, from his Hackney childhood to his current position as Britain's most eminent playwright, and of his work as writer, actor and director. This is a book that both confirms Pinter's stature and explains the reasons for it.

(, Main)

Her Again is an intimate look at the artistic coming-of-age of the greatest actress of her generation, from the homecoming float at her suburban New Jersey high school to her star-making roles in The Deer Hunter, Manhattan, and Kramer vs.

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(Paperback)

A contemporary study of New York's Public Theater, told through the eyes of its artists and practitioners working throughout the years of Artistic Director Oskar Eustis (2015 - present day), and which tells of hits such as Fun Home and Hamilton as well as Public Works and Shakespeare in the Park.

(Paperback, New edition)

A dominant figure in Britain's theatre world, Peter Hall has been director of three major companies - the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre and his own company. This book follows his career from his earliest days, revealing the complex man behind the media image.

(, Main)

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

(Paperback)

(Paperback, Main)

(Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

Rediscover the Paris stage sensation devoted to gruesome depictions of violence and sex, now with a color insert of posters.

(Hardback)

A true outback adventure with vivid characters, both equine and human, and lots of humour. A personal story of Lizzie's determination to achieve something that many people would have thought was simply mad, or worse, very dangerous.

(Paperback)

The art of wig making and wig dressing has been practised for centuries, and continues to be an exciting and essential part of costume production for theatre and film.

(Paperback)

With its mix of magnificent puppets, live actors, captivating costumes and evocative music, video projection and dance, Tall Horse has enchanted theatregoers world wide. This spectacular production is the result of an exceptional meeting between South Africa's Handspring Puppet Company and Mali's Sogolon Puppet Troupe.

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(Paperback)

A practical and instructional guide to the world of prosthetic make-up artistry.

(Paperback)

A comprehensive guide to constructing scenery for the theatre and how to start out and improve as a scenic carpenter.

(Paperback)

Scenography is a comprehensive guide to the practical study and process of designing for performance.

(, 2nd Second Edition, Second ed.)

Foreword by Richard Attenborough

(Paperback)

Working at the heart of theatre production, the stage management department is responsible for the smooth running of the show from day one of rehearsals to final curtain on the last performance

(Paperback)

(Hardback, 2nd edition)

Previous editions published by UMI research Press, c1981.

(Paperback)

A guide that covers the history of improvisation and includes chapters on spontaneity and the fundamentals of storytelling. It also includes sections on how to improvise in front of an audience and - just as crucially - how to attract an audience in the first place.