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Paperback. From Tennessee Williams and Carson McCullers to Arthur Kopit and Brian Friel, agent Audrey Wood encouraged and guided the unique talents of playwrights in the Broadway theatre of her day. Her quiet determination and burning enthusiasm brought America's finest mid-century playwrights to prominence and altered stage history. Series: Palgrave Studies in Theatre and Performance History. Num Pages: 234 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AB; AN; AS; DS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349444410
- ISBN
- 9781349444410
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€ 53.36€ 46.16
€ 53.36
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Hardcover. Begun as an audacious experiment, for thirty years the Hedgerow Theatre prospered as America's most successful repertory company. While known for its famous alumnae (Ann Harding and Richard Basehart), Hedgerow's legacy is a living library of over 200 productions created by Jasper Deeter's idealistic and determined pursuit of 'truth and beauty.' Series: Palgrave Studies in Theatre and Performance History. Num Pages: 201 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBBEP; 3JJ; AN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 138 x 223 x 16. Weight in Grams: 366.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230341456
- ISBN
- 9780230341456
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€ 53.36€ 46.71
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Paperback. Using the famed Hedgerow Theatre as an example, Witham illustrates how theatres can be self-sufficient and experimental (outside of the establishment.) Series: Palgrave Studies in Theatre and Performance History. Num Pages: 201 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AN; APF; AS; HBJK; HBL; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 201
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349344314
- ISBN
- 9781349344314
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€ 53.36€ 45.93
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Hardcover. Star Quality. 64 pages, Illustrations (some col.). The Treasures of Noel Coward is a celebration of the life and work of this legendary figure, still a household name today, nearly 40 years after his death. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: ANB; AVH; BGF; DSG. Dimension: 301 x 257 x 35. Weight: 1374.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Andre Deutsch
- Edition
- Har/DVD
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780233003498
- ISBN
- 9780233003498
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€ 12.68
€ 12.68
Paperback. A collection of short Commedia plays, sketches and exercises for use in the classroom and drama workshop - a follow-up to the backlist bestseller, "Playing Commedia". Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 237 x 23. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Publisher
- Nick Hern Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781854598714
- ISBN
- 9781854598714
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€ 26.99€ 23.85
€ 26.99
€ 23.85
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
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€ 23.99€ 17.77
€ 23.99
€ 17.77
Paperback. How have theatre and performance research methods and methodologies engaged the expanding diversity of performing arts practices? How can students best combine performance/theatre research approaches in their projects? This book's 29 contributors provide hands-on answers to such questions. Editor(s): Kershaw, Baz; Nicholson, Helen. Series: Research Methods for the Arts and Humanities. Num Pages: 256 pages, 16 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AN; GPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 402. Series: Research Methods for the Arts and Humanities. 256 pages, 16 black & white illustrations. Editor(s): Kershaw, Baz; Nicholson, Helen. How have theatre and performance research methods and methodologies engaged the expanding diversity of performing arts practices? How can students best combine performance/theatre research approaches in their projects? This book's 29 contributors provide hands-on answers to such questions. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: AN; GPS. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 18. Weight: 402.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748641574
- ISBN
- 9780748641574
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 33.27
€ 40.99
€ 33.27
Paperback. Addresses fundamental questions about the social and political purposes of performance through an investigation of post-war alternative and community theatre. A detailed analysis of oppositional theatre as radical cultural practice. Num Pages: 294 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; AN; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 208 x 123 x 19. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415057639
- ISBN
- 9780415057639
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€ 56.04
€ 56.04
Hardcover. With a companion website that includes short online film episodes, this book proposes expansive ways of deconstructing and re-constituting sexuality and gender and thus more embodied and ethical ways of 'doing' life, and offers an understanding and critique of embodiment through an integration of performance, psychotherapy and feminist philosophy. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AN; AS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 219 x 20. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230245938
- ISBN
- 9780230245938
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Condition: New
€ 67.25
€ 67.25
Paperback. Based on the author's thesis (doctoral)--Roehampton University, 2007. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AN; ASD; JFSJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349319190
- ISBN
- 9781349319190
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€ 65.88
€ 65.88
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
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€ 17.99€ 16.57
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€ 16.57
Paperback. When Stanislavsky died, he was working on a new system -Psycho-Physical Acting. This work provides a course in this acting system. Because it is infused with the author's experience the reader should find that it is not a dry set of instructions. Every chapter contains exercises. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: ANC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 137 x 21. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Publisher
- Nick Hern Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781854596130
- ISBN
- 9781854596130
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€ 17.99€ 14.31
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paperback. A revised and updated edition of Bella Merlin's essential guide to Stanislavsky. Num Pages: 360 pages. BIC Classification: ANC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 141 x 27. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Publisher
- Nick Hern Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848424067
- ISBN
- 9781848424067
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.06
€ 19.99
€ 16.06
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138854109
- ISBN
- 9781138854109
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Condition: New
€ 50.29
€ 50.29
Hardcover. Series: Cornell East Asia Series. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: AN; DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Cornell Univ East Asia Program
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781933947839
- ISBN
- 9781933947839
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Condition: New
€ 140.77
€ 140.77
Paperback. Series: Cornell East Asia Series. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: AN; DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Cornell Univ East Asia Program
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781933947631
- ISBN
- 9781933947631
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Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.36
€ 37.99
€ 34.36
Paperback. Offers a history of Japanese theatre. From ancient folk and ritual performances to modern dance theatre, this book provides summaries about each major theatrical form, situating the genre in its particular social, political, and cultural contexts and integrating a vast array of detail on such topics as staging, costuming, and more. Num Pages: 432 pages, 32 pages of b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; AN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Edition
- Revised
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691043333
- ISBN
- 9780691043333
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Condition: New
€ 58.77€ 46.96
€ 58.77
€ 46.96
Paperback. The stage portrayal of the Victorians in recent times is a key reference point in understanding notions of Britishness, and the profound politicisation of that debate over the last four decades. This bookthrows new light on works by canonical playwrights like Bond, Edgar, and Churchill, linking theatre to the wider culture at large." Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AN; AS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349335121
- ISBN
- 9781349335121
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€ 66.36
€ 66.36
Paperback. In the mid-1800s a utopian movement to rehabilitate the insane resulted in a wave of publicly funded asylums - many of which became unexpected centers of cultural activity. This work prompts us to reflect on what our society can learn from a generation that urgently and creatively tried to solve the problem of mental illness. Num Pages: 240 pages, 14 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; AN; HBTB; MBPK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226709642
- ISBN
- 9780226709642
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Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 29.91
€ 36.99
€ 29.91
Paperback. Num Pages: 440 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1KJWJ; 3JJ; AN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 899.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of the West Indies Press Jamaica
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789766402266
- ISBN
- 9789766402266
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Condition: New
€ 63.19€ 62.82
€ 63.19
€ 62.82
Hardcover. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 2AB; AN; DSBH; DSG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403997098
- ISBN
- 9781403997098
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.92
€ 66.92
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Boydell & Brewer Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781580464727
- ISBN
- 9781580464727
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Condition: New
€ 71.38€ 65.28
€ 71.38
€ 65.28
Hardcover. This final volume of Bernth Lindfors's definitive biography records the remarkable achievements and experiences of Ira Aldridge in the last years of his life, when he performed at theaters throughout Europe. Series: Rochester Studies in African History and the Diaspora. Num Pages: 364 pages, 20 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; 3JH; ANB; BGF; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 166 x 35. Weight in Grams: 722.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of Rochester Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781580465380
- ISBN
- 9781580465380
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Condition: New
€ 71.38€ 65.28
€ 71.38
€ 65.28
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Boydell & Brewer Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 404
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781580463812
- ISBN
- 9781580463812
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.45
€ 72.45