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Acting techniques

Paperback. Highlights the rhythmic and linguistic patterns "Shakespeare" gives the speaker. This title shows you how to approach the perennial issues of performing "Shakespeare", including: wordplay; strategies; headlining a speech and playing soliloquys; building tension, sharing responsibility and 'passing the ball'. It is suitable for actors and students. Num Pages: 272 pages, 25 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: ANC; ANH; DSGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 139 x 19. Weight in Grams: 358.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415549271
ISBN
9780415549271
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.40

Hardcover. A comprehensive study of Nicole Kidman's work through the lens of ten of her most iconic roles. Series: Anatomy of an Actor. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: ANC; APB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 270 x 210. .
Publisher
Phaidon Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714868035
ISBN
9780714868035
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 26.92

Paperback. Presents an introduction to how actor training shapes modern theatre. Num Pages: 368 pages, 65 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: AFKP; ANC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 246 x 175 x 18. Weight in Grams: 726.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415471688
ISBN
9780415471688
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.56

Paperback. Actors and Their Inner World. Num Pages: 176 pages. .
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848190979
ISBN
9781848190979
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.64

Paperback. Num Pages: 149 pages, b/w line drawings. BIC Classification: ANC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 245.
Publisher
Meriwether Publishing,U.S. United States
Number of pages
149
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9781566080392
ISBN
9781566080392
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 18.93

Paperback. A 'how to' book for actors who want to develop a 'can do' attitude to their profession in the face of rejection and intense competition. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: ANC; ANH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 190 x 14. Weight in Grams: 332.
Publisher
Nick Hern Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848421127
ISBN
9781848421127
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.00

Paperback. An engaging, upbeat guide for any student thinking of applying to drama school. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: ANC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 149 x 11. Weight in Grams: 268.
Publisher
Nick Hern Books
Number of pages
200
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848422971
ISBN
9781848422971
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.54

Paperback. A treasure trove of advice, support and encouragement that no performer should be without. Honest, witty and direct, The Golden Rules of Acting is every actor's best friend - in handy paperback form. Num Pages: 117 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: ANC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 120 x 11. Weight in Grams: 120.
Publisher
Nick Hern Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
117
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848422537
ISBN
9781848422537
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.37

Paperback. A practical handbook for those wanting to use drama and theatre to explore issues in their work with young people, this book has developed from ten years of active research in community settings. The authors' holistic approach to theatre-making draws on theatre in education, community theatre, youth work, group work and conflict resolution. Num Pages: 256 pages, index. BIC Classification: ANC; JFSP1; JFSP2; MMJT; MQTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 160 x 15. Weight in Grams: 400.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853026324
ISBN
9781853026324
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 44.87

paperback. An invaluable resource for theatre-makers, as well as for anyone with an interest in collaboration and the creative process, whether in art, business or daily life. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: ANC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 142 x 19. Weight in Grams: 312.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Nick Hern Books
Condition
New
SKU
9781848424135
ISBN
9781848424135
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 13.64

Paperback. This manual shows how the actor can use his or her body to be as expressive and "articulate" as he or she is with words. It analyzes the actor's physical needs, offering a series of graded exercises aimed at realizing those needs and making the body fully articulate as a medium of expression. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: ANC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 312.
Publisher
Nick Hern Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
New ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781854596833
ISBN
9781854596833
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.48

Paperback. Ranging from Renaissance to contemporary plays, this text brings together a range of pieces varied in subject, tone and style for young actor It provides a resource book for teachers and performers alike, for auditions, acting classes, festivals, examinations or performance. Editor(s): Harvey, Anne. Series: Audition Speeches. Num Pages: 240 pages, notes. BIC Classification: ANC; DD; DQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 17. Weight in Grams: 200.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Methuen Drama
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Condition
New
SKU
V9780413689009
ISBN
9780413689009
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 23.09

Paperback. This volume contains speeches suitable for performance at auditions, individual acting classes, competitions, festivals and examination The pieces are varied in content, tone and style and are equipped with an introduction which sets the context for each piece. Editor(s): Harvey, Anne. Series: Audition Speeches. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: ANC; DD; DQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 13. Weight in Grams: 192.
Publisher
Methuen Drama
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780413772794
ISBN
9780413772794
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.61

Paperback. Antony Sher's stunning performance for the Royal Shakespeare Company as a Richard III on crutches - the so-called 'bottled spider' - won him both the Laurence Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for Best Actor of 1984. This book records - in the actor's own words and drawings - the making of this historic theatrical event. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: ANC; APB; DSGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 139 x 21. Weight in Grams: 330.
Publisher
Nick Hern Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
New ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781854597533
ISBN
9781854597533
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.96

Paperback. How do audiences look at an actor in costume onstage? Monks explores this question, engaging with the main theoretical approaches to the study of actors in performance. The book considers costume's power to shape identity and form bodies drawing on examples from Modernist performance to nudity and stage ghosts. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: ANC; ANH. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 139 x 7. Weight in Grams: 216.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
2009th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230217003
ISBN
9780230217003
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 27.31

Paperback. A study of the major acting techniques. It outlines the development of the respective technique and offers practical guidance for actors wishing to explore it for themselves. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: ANC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 139 x 25. Weight in Grams: 366.
Publisher
Nick Hern Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781854595423
ISBN
9781854595423
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.73

Paperback. A self-help manual for actors who want to train and develop their voice. Each chapter starts with a brief introduction, then sets out the sequence of relevant exercises, accompanied by simple diagrams, and ends with a summary of what has been learned. Num Pages: 192 pages, line drawings. BIC Classification: ANC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 472.
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
Nick Hern Books
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9781854596598
ISBN
9781854596598
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.61

Paperback. A practical handbook for student actors on how to cope with text, character and situation, by the author of "Finding Your Voice." Num Pages: 318 pages. BIC Classification: ANC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 536.
Publisher
Nick Hern Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
318
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781854597991
ISBN
9781854597991
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.91

Paperback. Graded exercises introduce the reader to the history and techniques of commedia, originating in mid-16th century Italy. Topics covered include: the commedia masks; mime and movement games; using face masks; and creating the roles. Illustrations demonstrate posture, gesture, costume and masks. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3JB; ANC; DSBD; DSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 462.
Publisher
Nick Hern Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9781854594662
ISBN
9781854594662
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.59

Paperback. In Facing the Fear - the first book of its kind written specifically for actors - performer, author and teacher Bella Merlin provides all the tools actors need to understand, confront and ultimately overcome stage fright and its effects, thereby regaining control over their lives and careers. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: ANC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 217 x 37. Weight in Grams: 366.
Publisher
Nick Hern Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848423138
ISBN
9781848423138
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.51

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