Other performing arts

Digital traces, whether digitized (programs, notebooks, drawings, etc.

*From the star of CUNK ON EARTH - BBC's landmark mockumentary, now on Netflix!

Both a great American adventure and a rare entry into asheltered world, Under the Big Top describes one man's pursuit of every child's fantasy: running away to join the circus.

An authoritative introduction to the specialised histories of the modern circus, its unique aesthetics, and its contemporary manifestations and scholarship.

Our Cats and All about Them - Their Varieties, Habits, and Management and for Show, the Standard of Excellence and beauty - By Harrison Weir.

Apart from a handful of exotic--and almost completely unreliable--tales surrounding his life, Richard Potter is almost unknown today.

The completely updated story of Carry On, Britain's largest film franchise, all the way from the gentle capers of the 1950s, through the raucous golden age of the 1960s, to its struggles in the decades (not plural) that followed.

New York Times-Bestselling Author: Prepare a feast fit for a warchief with this official cookbook inspired by Blizzard Entertainment's hit online game.

This unusual book, containing an impressive variety of stage illusion tricks, is sure to delight young and old alike and is the perfect introduction to magic of this type.

I'm really looking forward to robbing this bank!

'There are prizes, normally named after PG Wodehouse, given to literary comic novels and non-fiction, and these books will have blurbs saying "e;hilarious"e; on them.

The importance of play and fun to people's lives cannot be stressed enough in today's cultural climate of high stress, high stakes, and competition.

This soulful collection is perfect for fans ofThe MothorHumans of New York.

Of all the theatrical genres most prized by the Victorians, pantomime is the only one to have survived continuously into the twenty-first century.

The art of "e;bellyspeaking"e; isn't for dummies.

Women and Puppetry is the first publication dedicated to the study of women in the field of puppetry arts.

In spite of my desperation I have been patient, in spite of my bewilderment I have been understanding, in spite of my feeling of utter abandonment .

This book explores the comedy and legacy of women working as performers on the music-hall stage from 1880-1920, and examines the significance of their previously overlooked contributions to British comic traditions.

Since it was founded in 1991, British theatre company Stan's Cafe has garnered an international reputation for artistic innovation, and prolific, eclectic performance projects.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

"e;Beautifully written and unexpectedly moving .

Improvisation and Inventio in the Performance of Medieval Music: A Practical Approach is an innovative and groundbreaking approach to medieval music as living repertoire.

Early in his career, Len Jenkin identified two qualities that theatre should have: wonder and heart.

Paul Whitehouse and fishing expert John Bailey celebrate the timeless joy of fishing.

Comedy is serious business - and serious money.

Experience the interdisciplinary performance scene of the 1980s and beyond through the eyes of one of its most compelling witnesses.

This edited volume discusses images that bleed, speak, cry, move, and behave in ways we usually attribute to living creatures.

Learn how to write comedy that makes people laugh.

Hailed as the greatest cabaret artist of [their] generation, Mx.

A journalist recounts his life-changing journey through the secret world of underground magic in this "e;funny, illuminating, and personal"e; memoir (Brooklyn Rail)When struggling journalist Ian Frisch came across magician Chris Ramsey on Instagram, he knew he had the makings of a good story.

Tracing the development in Sicily of a chivalric tradition based on the medieval stories of Charlemagne and his knights, this is an analysis of Sicilian storytelling, puppetry, festivals, cart painting and other folk art.

In these difficult times, there's only one proven path to ridiculous amounts of money: Cheating.

Figuren des Akrobatischen sind in der Literatur der Moderne omnipräsent.

Rubbish is something we ignore.

This collection is the first to focus on the transgressive and transformative power of American female humorists.

Romans!

Tandem Dances: Choreographing Immersive Performance is the first book to propose dance and choreography as frames through which to examine immersive theatre, more broadly known as immersive performance.

A comedian and writer, Wix has for the past few years been writing audition speeches for students at drama schools including RADA, LAMDA, Drama Centre and The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.

This book is the first in-depth investigation of the Goth subculture in Italy, focusing in particular on the city of Milan.

Playwriting for Puppet Theatre provides a foundation for those puppeteers, teachers and librarians who want to develop suitable scripts for puppet theatre.

Since 2006, leading opera companies have beamed their shows to thousands of cinema screens all over the world - live.

A very interesting and unusual book.

Calling all Ghosts fans!

Dating back to the 1930s, this illustrated compendium of magic tricks offers lots of practical instructions and advice for beginners and provides some interesting information on the history of magic.

Festivals and events vary from small, neighbourhood celebrations through to mega gatherings, and both can be attractive to tourists.