Johannes Rosmer has resigned as parish priest following the suicide of his wife. But his increasingly liberal ideas make him an object of suspicion to the local worthies, who also disapprove of the pr
Lulu is a walking, talking object of sexual desire. Each of the first four acts of the play sees her married to a different man, each of whom dies at the end. In the fifth act, Lulu has become a prost
A practical, and inspiring guide to using puppetry in theatre - the perfect entry point for anyone looking to use puppets in their productions, to explore what puppets can do, or to develop their pupp
West End Producer, the masked man of theatreland, and author of Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Acting, But Were Afraid To Ask, Dear, returns with the ultimate guide to the theatregoing exp
Wilde's four best-known comedies, all examining the manners and morals of Victorian society with his trademark savage wit. With a play-by-play introduction, key dates and a glossary.
A bold and exciting new approach to Bertolt Brecht, making his theories and ideas about theatre accessible to a new generation of actors, directors, students and theatre-makers, and showing how they c
During an attack on London, 20 year old Imogen joins a campaign offering refuge to victims. Before her family have even had a chance to have a reasonable discussion, John is at their door. He is dif
'I want the world to change shape.''I'm not sure theatre can do that.''Well then where am I supposed to take that impulse because I'm very serious about the endeavour?' A young writer challenges the s
An inspiring and interactive workbook to help you develop skills for longform improvisation, by one of the UK's top improv performers and teachers. Ideal for improvisers at any level. Invaluable to an
Mickey and his team of cornermen never seem to have much luck in the boxing world. The fighters they manage always end up losing and, after a disastrous last outing, no one wants to work with them.All
Enid is one of those West Indians who came to England in the fifties, determined to become “little Miss English.” Abandoned by her husband, she has struggled to bring up her two daughters to live her
How far would you go for what you believe in?Kat gets up one morning, leaves her family behind and travels to London to carry out an act that will change her life and, she hopes, everyone else’s.Raw,
Someone has seen a wolf. Where did it come from? How many are there? Someone must be able to do something about them. Otherwise, how will our children get to school? And how will we all get to line-da
Maddy and Rory are devoted parents to 3-year-old Joshua, committed to keeping him happy and safe. But when an everyday visit to a supermarket café turns into a far more troubling incident, their trust
Dickens' timeless classic, brought to life in a joyous new adaptation by the writer of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. On Christmas Eve, a cold-hearted miser is transported to worlds past, present,
1969 – Man takes his first steps on the Moon, while Sylvia meets an astronaut at a party.2055 – Sylvia’s granddaughter is set to become the first person to walk on Mars. Witness the adventures of thre
Abandoning theatre and living a life of squalid splendor, August Strindberg practices alchemy. As his grasp on reality weakens, his first two wives try to bring him to his senses, but their interventi
A practical guide to creating verbatim theatre by an experienced theatre-maker and practitioner. Verbatim theatre is an increasingly influential form of theatre, fashioned from words spoken by real pe
Rachel and Ben want to buy a flat in London. And so do their friends, Melanie and Sam. But what with rent, tax, student loans and bills, it’s impossible to save for a deposit. So the foursome come up
Midsummer's Eve, Sweden. A night when the sun doesn't set. A night of drinking and dancing. A night to break the rules. When Julie finds herself alone on her father's estate, she throws caution to the
1702. William III is on the throne and England is on the verge of war. Princess Anne is soon to become Queen, and her advisors vie for influence over the future monarch. Who can Anne turn to when even
Take a journey across Europe from the dark and sinister Transylvanian mountains to the awkwardly charming seaside town of Whitby, whilst the frantic Van Helsing and his three amateur actors try to sta
Megan, Holly and Ben are definitely not the cool kids. But Megan has a plan. One long summer holiday to change their lives. One sure path to coolness. One amazing transformation, through the power of
A complex portrait of the mechanics of a family through the eyes of four siblings struggling to define themselves beyond their parents' love and expectations.Bob and Fran have worked hard to give thei
Alice wants to be a singer, Liam wants to travel, Rob wants to make a killing and Sally’s been there too long but it’s okay, it’s not forever, is it? Is it?A comedy/drama about being young, working in
Jacob doesn’t know why he’s here. He’s been at war for six years, but nobody will tell him why. The Moon is upstairs and he wants so desperately to talk to her, but they just won’t let him. Will she b
Inside every adolescent brain, 86 billion neurons connect and collide to produce the most frustrating, chaotic, and exhilarating changes that will ever happen to us.The play is designed to be created
Adam is single. He doesn’t like it. He misses Holly. He deserves Holly. Doesn’t he?Mr Incredible takes a sharp scalpel to modern relationships and what it is to be ?in love’.This volume also contains
Remember your best friend? No, the other one. The one that liked to lie. Maybe it’s time they 'fessed up.Doll is on the mic, Ted is on backing vocals. Set to the greatest love songs of all time, this
A story of sibling love that explores subjects closely linked to science: faith and reason, certainty and uncertainty, the pursuit of excellence and scientists’ constant struggle to balance their rese
Midsummer. The village must choose a new Daughter to sail with the fishing boats and bless the waters, keeping them safe from the roaming orcas for another year.Fan hopes with all her heart to be chos
Forced out of London by spiraling living costs, Cathy finds herself in an unfamiliar town with no friends and no money; pushed to make choices she doesn't want to make...Candid, poignant and intimate,
Expert Jeannette Nelson's belief is that all of us, not just actors, can learn to use our voices well.Whether you perform professionally or you just want to be understood clearly and easily, you can i
Spain, 2013. Against all odds, young graduate Sofia has got a job as PA to one of the wealthiest bankers in the country. But her mother has her doubts ? did Sofia give more than a good interview to ge
Actioning is one of the most widely used rehearsal techniques for actors. It helps bring clarity to every moment or thought in the text, energizing rehearsals and bringing performances to life. This s
Why didn’t Shakespeare write more roles for mature women? For Harriet Walter, the solution was to ignore the dictates of centuries of tradition, and to begin playing the mature male characters.An expl
