Individual actors and performers

An artful and contemplative tribute to the late actor famed for his role as Dylan McKay in Beverly Hills, 90210.

The instant New York Times bestseller'Please read this joyful, tragic account of life in Gaza' - Miriam Margolyes'Transforms pain into poetry' - Rupi KaurIn early October 2023, Palestinian Plestia Alaqad was a recent graduate with dreams of becoming a successful journalist.

How do you choose a musical to direct that suits your amateur theatre group's needs?

Through insightful analysis, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and exclusive interviews, gain a deeper understanding of Emma Stone's life, career, and impact on popular culture.

When the arts, culture, and entertainment industries came to a halt in late winter 2020, many claimed this was the end of art as we knew it.

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A study of British theatre historiography, from its origins in the Restoration to its development as an academic discipline in the twentieth century.

A study of British theatre historiography, from its origins in the Restoration to its development as an academic discipline in the twentieth century.

This is the first in-depth study in any language exploring the vast cultural range of instrumental music during the Renaissance.

This is the first in-depth study in any language exploring the vast cultural range of instrumental music during the Renaissance.

David Kimbell sets Handel''s operas in their biographical and cultural contexts, exploring drama, music and styles of performance.

David Kimbell sets Handel''s operas in their biographical and cultural contexts, exploring drama, music and styles of performance.

An original study of the relationship between comic acting and the visual arts in late-Georgian and Regency England.

An original study of the relationship between comic acting and the visual arts in late-Georgian and Regency England.

This first comprehensive study unites musical, literary, documentary and cultural perspectives to shed new light on Ravel''s compositional practice.

This first comprehensive study unites musical, literary, documentary and cultural perspectives to shed new light on Ravel''s compositional practice.

The first study in any language of the Berliner Ensemble, the theatre company co-founded by Bertolt Brecht.

The first study in any language of the Berliner Ensemble, the theatre company co-founded by Bertolt Brecht.

With over one thousand entries, this is the first encyclopedia of stage actors and acting around the world.

With over one thousand entries, this is the first encyclopedia of stage actors and acting around the world.

"e;Impassioned and engaging.

Examines staging conventions in the medieval English theatre and ways in which they conditioned the reactions of the audience.

The first in-depth study of theatre''s relationship to the public sphere in a wide range of cultural and historical contexts.

Examines staging conventions in the medieval English theatre and ways in which they conditioned the reactions of the audience.

The first in-depth study of theatre''s relationship to the public sphere in a wide range of cultural and historical contexts.

"e;A real page turner: a must read for devotees of America's struggle for Liberty, and for scholars and students of the Military Art of Leadership.

An engaging overview of one of the most dynamically entertaining and intellectually challenging British playwrights of the past fifty years.

An engaging overview of one of the most dynamically entertaining and intellectually challenging British playwrights of the past fifty years.

A collection of essays on the cultural role of performing women on stage and on screen.

This text addresses the issue of impersonation, from the late fifth century BCE to the early Roman Empire.

A collection of essays on the cultural role of performing women on stage and on screen.

The first full critical study of Dion Boucicault, one of the most dynamic and influential figures in nineteenth-century theatre.

The first full critical study of Dion Boucicault, one of the most dynamic and influential figures in nineteenth-century theatre.

This book examines the life of actress Adah Isaacs Menken in the culture of the Civil War period.

Covering David Edgar''s most important plays and performances, as well as his critical reception, this study approaches the playwright as a political writer.

Covering David Edgar''s most important plays and performances, as well as his critical reception, this study approaches the playwright as a political writer.

Focusing on contemporary English theatre, this book asks a series of questions: How has theatre contributed to understandings of the North-South divide?

Focusing specifically on solo making and performing, this unique and exciting text allows the experts to speak for themselves.

This "e;what is"e;-rather than "e;how to"e;- volume proposes a theoretical framework for understanding dance leadership for dancers, leaders, and students of both domains, illustrated by portraits of leaders in action in India, South Africa, UK, US, Brazil and Canada.

Outlining different perspectives, this classic and field-defining text introduces 'dramaturgy' as a critical concept and a practical process in an accessible and engaging style.

This monograph is the first study to critically examine works of performance made for an audience of one.

This fascinating text offers the first in-depth exploration of acting processes in British television.

This engaging text explores the role of the writer and the text in collaborative practice through the work of contemporary writers and companies working in Britain, offering students and aspiring writers and directors effective practical strategies for collaborative work.

A great theater critic brings twentieth-century playwright Arthur Miller's dramatic story to life with bold and revealing new insights "e;Lahr's cogent analyses are revelatory.

In this original study, Thompson explores the complicated relationships between Americans and television during the 1950s, as seen and effected through popular humor.

Told through the eyes of a Marine Lieutenant who dropped out of college, this autobiography recounts the Vietnam tour of Joseph L.

How the entertainment narrative of upward mobility distorts the harsh economic realities in AmericaIn an age of growing wealth disparities, politicians on both sides of the aisle are sounding the alarm about the fading American Dream.

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There's only one Christopher Biggins.

'The pages sing in this beautiful book.