The volume reveals an astonishing richness in the theatrical approaches to Ibsen across the world: it considers political theatre, institutional 'high art , theatre for development, queer and transgender theatre, Brechtian techniques, puppetry, post-dramatic theatre, rural village performance and avant-garde touring companies. Learn More

Why does Shakespeare write in the way he does? And how can actors and directors get the most out of his incomparable plays? In Speaking the Speech, Giles Block - 'Master of the Words' at Shakespeare's Globe - sets out to answer these two simple questions. The result is the most authoritative, most comprehensive book yet written on speaking Shakespeare's words.
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Imagine if someone offered to write a scheme of work for you for each of your Key Stage 3 and 4 classes… Oh and that that person was a qualified, very experienced Drama teacher whom was greatly influenced by contemporary approaches to Drama such as ‘Mantle of the Expert’… And that they just happened to be an internationally renowned playwright. Too good to be true? No, Mark Wheeller’s Drama Schemes is your wish come true! Learn More

The must-have textbook for students, actors and directors on how to create a play from scratch, from the winner of the Theatre Book of the Year Award 2011.

Devising is a major element of GCSE and A level Drama and Theatre Studies. Inventing the Truth is the insider's guide to devising and the art of improvisation, from someone who learnt the craft from Mike Leigh.

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Want to inject some fun into how you teach devising? Why not look at story-telling? Learn More

A brand new (2013) addition to our own bookshelves in the EHd offices, this is the essential guide to great plays for actresses. Learn More

'A marvellous and invaluable guide... full of wisdom and no-nonsense practical advice on the tricky but thrilling business of making plays' Willy Russell

'a terrific book. Informative and easy to read' ReviewsGate.com

'excellent... very practically geared to those writing for the stage today' British Theatre Guide Learn More

Mamet offers a somewhat controversial and surprising view of the world of acting. Learn More

Publication Date: 29 Aug 2013 | ISBN-10: 1848423055 | ISBN-13: 978-1848423053 Learn More