Theatre for Children
By (Author) David Wood
By (author) Janet Grant
Faber & Faber
Faber & Faber
1st July 2005
20th October 1997
Main
United Kingdom
Professional and Scholarly
Non Fiction
792.083
Paperback
288
Width 135mm, Height 217mm, Spine 20mm
294g
Described by The Times as 'the national children's dramatist', David Wood has been writing, adapting, directing and acting in plays for children for more than twenty-five years. His best known work, from his play The Gingerbread Man to his adaptations of Roald Dahl's The BFG and The Witches have enjoyed national and international professional success and entered the repertory of amateur companies and school dramatic societies. Now David has written the definitive book on theatre for children. He analyses the skills involved in entertaining audiences of children everywhere and reveals his special techniques for catching and holding a child's attention. This practical, step-by-step comprehensive guide is essential reading for professionals and amateurs alike, and anyone wanting to be involved in theatre for children.
Janet Grant is the author of Spirit Animals of the Chinese Zodiac (4.60 avg rating, 5 ratings, 1 review), Flowers, leaves and seeds