Taking the teacher step-by-step, session-by-session through a series of greade improvisation excercises, this book also contains a unique set of 96 Improvisation Cards. Drawn at random, the Cards determine Character (Bossy Person, Compulsive Liar, Hypochondriac etc) and Scenario (Job Interview, Blind Date etc). The endless combinations ensure that the teacher need never run dry!

John Abbott was an actor before turning to teaching. He is Head of Academic Studies at the ArtsEducational School of Acting in west London. Learn More

A follow up to the highly successful Drama Games for Classrooms and Workshops. Jessica Swales provides invaluable insight and experience in a series of exercises and games designed to free up creativity and release the imagination. Learn More

This book is the first in a projected series offering a wealth of drama games for people of all ages and abilities. Their aim is to ensure that the drama leader never runs out of fresh ideas. A dip-in, flick-through, quick-fire resource book, packed with 101 lively drama games for use in any classroom or workshop setting. Learn More

How can actors bridge the gap between themselves and the text and action of a script, integrating fully their learned vocal skills? How do we make an imaginary world real, create the life of a role, and fully embody it vocally and physically so that voice and acting become one?

Christina Gutekunst and John Gillett unite their depth of experience in voice training and acting to create an integrated and comprehensive approach informed by Stanislavski and his successors – the acting approach widely taught to actors in drama schools throughout the world. Learn More

So much more than a book about clowning - this is proven to be a new favourite with some of our customers. A brilliant guide to help your students lose their inhibitions on stage.

Christopher Bayes' book Discovering the Clown, or The Funny Book of Good Acting is a unique glimpse into the wild world of the Clown, unveiling 'the playful self, the unsocialized self, the naive self… the big stupid who just wants to have some fun with the audience'.

'Christopher Bayes is a master teacher... this book is hilarious, uplifting, and indispensable for anyone who cares deeply about acting' James Bundy, Dean, Yale School of Drama / Artistic Director

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80 Socially Distanced or Online Theatre Games

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Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Nick Hern Books (28 Nov. 2019)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 184842731X
ISBN-13: 978-1848427310

SPECIAL OFFER FOR FEBRUARY: Order this book before the end of February and receive FREE BRECHT MARKING STICKERS. No code necessary-these will be added to your shipment. Learn More

A top-ranking director sets out his rehearsal techniques in this invaluable handbook for actors and directors. Learn More

In The Voice Exercise Book, Jeannette Nelson - Head of Voice at the National Theatre - shares the voice exercises she uses with many of Britain's leading actors to help to keep their voices in shape. Her belief is that all of us, not just actors, can learn to use our voices well. Learn More