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

Written by Matthew Nichols, drama teacher for 12 years, this book offers a range of strategies, case studies and methods that really work.

A great text for trainee Drama teachers, NQTs or even those experienced teachers amongst us, who just need some new ideas!
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

Learn More

'If you want to know what a director - a good theatre director, that is - actually does, read William Gaskill's marvellous new book, Words into Action... Gaskill is a great director, and a great teacher... Essential stuff'
Whatsonstage.com

Packed with insights from a lifetime of directing theatre, Words into Action is a fascinating read and a vital masterclass for actors and directors. Learn More

Brand new for 2020. Part of our new Stepping Up To GCSE range aimed at Year 10 students as they embark on their GCSE Drama courses. Suitable for all specifications.
Learn More

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 great addition to your Stanislavski resources. Learn More

The perfect addition to your bookshelf if you're teaching Ibsen. In this 1994 book sixteen chapters explore Ibsen's life and work and his influence on the modern theatre, with supporting reference material. Learn More

Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Routledge; 2 edition (6 July 2018)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 113828906X
Learn More