Performing Arts

Bullwhip expert Robert Dante shares his expertise in this comprehensive guide to bullwhip skills. From safe handling and basic cracks to advanced routines and tricks, this second edition covers it...

Time and Relative Dissertations in Space: Critical Perspectives on Doctor WhoThis collection offers a rich and varied study of one of the greatest television programmes of all time, exploring its...

Zoomy Zoomy offers a collection of dynamic theatre games and exercises designed to enhance group work. These well-tested activities are suitable for leaders working with groups of all ages, including...

Singing Emptiness: Kumar Gandharva Performs the Poetry of KabirA unique exploration of the intersection of music and poetry, this book brings together two men from different eras through their shared...

Ballet & Modern Dance A Concise History by Jack Anderson explores the development of Western theatrical dance from the Renaissance to the 21st century. The book incorporates recent scholarship and...

A bountiful world awaits humanity's descendants after centuries in the void. However, the crew of an old starship is struggling to cope with their current situation. As they face the possibility of a...

The Belly Dance Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for Serious Dancers For those committed to mastering the art of belly dancing, this book offers a wealth of knowledge and practical advice...

Cross-dressing performers have been a part of live performance for nearly as long as it exists. In It's a Drag, Janet Tennant explores this fascinating topic, focusing on theatrical history in...

The Age of Netflix: Critical Essays on Streaming Media, Digital Delivery and Instant AccessThis collection of new essays explores how Netflix has become a cultural institution and transformed the way...

Learn to create compelling stories and high-quality video and audio using your mobile phone. This comprehensive guide covers the techniques necessary to control your phone professionally, from...

The Aerial Teacher's Handbook by Julianna Hane is a comprehensive guide to teaching in the aerial arts. It delves into the 'why' behind teaching, covering essential topics such as safety, anatomy,...

Brian DePalma's 1983 gangster film Scarface is a remake of the 1932 original that has become an enduring modern myth. The film's reputation grew as it was attacked for its portrayal of cocaine-fueled...

Learn to perform circus skills with confidence and precision. This comprehensive guide covers a range of skills, from juggling and balancing to unicycling and tumbling.The author's extensive...

Props by Eleanor Margolies is a comprehensive exploration of objects in performance, examining their role in theatre scenery, actor training, and design. Through close analysis of specific...

The Servant of Two Masters A Comedy by Carlo GoldoniThis 18th-century comedy revolves around Truffaldino, a cunning and hungry servant who devises a scheme to double his wages and meals by serving...

Listen, Feel, Respond: A Workbook and Guide to Acting on Camera is a practical guide to strengthening your acting ability. With over thirty years of industry experience, author Paul Neal Rohrer...

Theatre in crisis: how can we reclaim its purpose? In "Towards a Civic Theatre", director Dan Hutton argues that a theatre without civic values is not worth fighting for. This book presents a range...

Lauren Kessler's memoir recounts her journey to rediscover her passion for ballet and confront midlife expectations. A lifelong love affair with The Nutcracker, sparked at age five, was extinguished...

Batman has become a staple of Right-wing discussions and memes. This is largely due to his character, which was developed in films such as The Dark Knight Returns and the Dark Knight Trilogy. The...

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Cultographies) This study tells the extraordinary story of The Rocky Horror Picture Show from its initial reception to its eventual cult status. It explores the film's...

Embodiment and Disembodiment in Live Art From Grotowski to Hologram explores contemporary live-art practices from both practical and theoretical perspectives. This new interpretation model for the...

The essay film has evolved into one of the most widely acclaimed and critically discussed forms of filmmaking. This anthology brings together fundamental statements on the subject, offering crucial...

Film Awards: A Reference Guide to US & UK Film Awards is a comprehensive guide to the annual awards season. It presents each Oscar winner in context, alongside all nominees in that category at major...

Writing for Stage and Screen: Creating a Perception Shift in the Audience by Sherry Kramer This book offers an empowering guide to writing for stage and screen, providing a step-by-step analysis of...

The Art of Looking in Hitchcock's Rear Window by Stefan Sharff This detailed analysis of Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window explores the master filmmaker's skill in crafting a story that builds from an...

Pickle Jar explores the complexities of modern life, delving into themes of guilt, grief and shame in a humorous and thought-provoking way.The play follows its protagonist as they navigate the...

Katie's journey from carefree childhood to anxious adulthood is a story we can all relate to. Now a mother herself, she sets out to instill bravery in her young daughter by exploring the city and...

Jeff Nuttall was a poet, performance artist, and provocateur who lived life on his own terms. His work embodied an uncompromising radicalism that fed into his art.Nuttall's creative output was marked...

The Screenplay: A transcript of Terry Gilliam's film based on the extraordinary adventures of Baron Munchausen.This screenplay is an adaptation of the legendary tales, brought to life by acclaimed...

Robert Siodmak's Hollywood career has long been misunderstood as that of an "assignment director" rather than a visionary artist. This book sets the record straight, revealing the cunning strategies...

Eric Bentley's groundbreaking work on the grammar of theatre presents a radical new perspective on the ways in which life is reflected in the stage.This thought-provoking book justifies its title by...

The Narcissist by Christopher Shinn is a thought-provoking exploration of personal and political communication in the digital age. A successful career as an electoral strategist has led to...

A Hard Lesson: A Psychological Thriller Screenplay By Charles Jay Harwood This screenplay tells the story of Sarah, a dedicated teacher who takes on a challenging pupil, Josh. As she delves deeper...

Beyond Words: A New Approach to Understanding Human Movement. This book presents a range of approaches to examining everyday social interactions, helping you understand human movement in new ways...

The Cinema of the Swimming Pool by Christopher Brown and Pam Hirsch explores the significance of the swimming pool as a cinematic space. This collection features essays by an international range of...

An Actress Prepares: A Feminist Analysis of Method Acting This book offers a critical examination of Method acting from a feminist perspective, exploring its history and impact on women in the...

Japanese Cult Cinema: Films from the Second Golden Age is a collection of in-depth essays and reviews exploring some of the best Japanese films from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s. During this...

Screening Space: The American Science Fiction Film by Vivian Carol Sobchack explores the connection between classic science fiction films and social preconceptions. This in-depth study seeks to...

Twisted bodies and deformed faces have long been a staple of Hollywood horror. However, these grotesque creatures have also been interpreted as symptoms of social repression, rather than as...

Unlocking the Insider Secrets of Professional Lighting Design The Assistant Lighting Designer's Toolkit is a comprehensive guide to succeeding as a professional in this demanding field. This second...

Audition Psych 101: A Refreshing Approach to the Dreaded ProcessProfessional actor Michael Kostroff offers a detailed, unvarnished look at the mental challenges of auditioning, dispelling commonly...

Understanding the crucial interface between director and screenplay is key to bringing a story to life. This comprehensive guide covers 22 essential aspects of approach to story and script, drawing...

The Routledge Companion to Performance Practitioners Volume Two brings together expert biographical and production overviews of key theatre practitioners. Written by leading authorities in their...

Anime Studies: Media-Specific Approaches to Neon Genesis Evangelion explores anime as a distinct media form with recognizable aesthetic properties and situated discourses. By examining the...

The Sound of Music by Caryl Flinn Fifty years after its release, The Sound of Music remains one of the most popular cultural reference points of the twenty-first century. This fresh exploration...

Videodrome Scene-By-Scene is an in-depth analysis of David Cronenberg's 1983 film. John David Ebert draws on critical theory, comparative mythology and media studies to explore the themes and ideas...

A comprehensive reassessment of British musical films from 1946 to 1972 is presented in this book. Building on Adrian Wright's earlier work Cheer Up! British Musical Films, 1929-1945, Melody in the...

Topless in London is a heartwarming comedy that explores the ups and downs of life through the eyes of Sandie, your tour guide for an open-top bus tour of London. As she navigates the city's famous...

The American film noir genre exhibits a unique narrative experimentation in modern American cinema. Following postwar disillusionment and cold war anxieties, these films revealed the dark side of...

John Patrick Shanley's screenplays showcase his talent for creating dialogue that is true to his characters and telling their stories in eccentric and humorous situations.This collection features...

The story behind the iconic James Bond theme music is one of surprising drama and intrigue. In "The Music of James Bond", Jon Burlingame reveals the full history of the sounds that accompany the...

The Hippest Trip in America: Soul Train and the Evolution of Culture & Style by Nelson George In 1971, a groundbreaking television show debuted that would go on to become an iconic symbol of American...

New York City is a city like no other, where pop culture and history come alive. This unique guidebook takes you to the iconic locations that have shaped the world of popular culture.From famous...

The Ordinary Man of Cinema by Jean Louis Schefer is a foundational work in cinema studies and philosophy that explores the unique relationship between film and human subjectivity. First published in...

Alfred Hitchcock's reflections on his life and work are gathered in this extensive collection of interviews and essays. Spanning decades and transforming the history of cinema, Hitchcock provides an...

First published in 1973, Quadrophenia is a concept album by The Who that tells the story of young Mod Jimmy Cooper and his struggles with identity and belonging.This new study explores the lasting...

A poignant and powerful play about the human cost of uncertainty. Alexander Zeldin's latest work is a thought-provoking exploration of social realism, set in a community hall on the edge of town...

The CIA in Hollywood: How the Agency Shapes Film and Television By Tricia Jenkins A critical examination of the relationship between the CIA and Hollywood, raising important questions about the role...

204 Short Monologues and Scenes for Kids and Teens is a comprehensive collection of short performances designed specifically for young actors. With pieces under one minute in length, this book offers...

Paolo Sorrentino's films have emerged as a compelling presence in twenty-first-century European cinema. His work pays homage to Italy's cinematic past while exploring themes of masculine identity and...

Thousands of photographs capture Bruce Lee's life in almost every part of his existence. From filming to everyday moments with family and friends, these candid snaps reveal a different side of the...

The Making and Aftermath of Roger Corman's The Fantastic Four. In 1992, a secret film project was underway, with legendary producer and director Roger Corman at its helm. Months earlier, Bernd...

Robert Cohan's Life in Dance: from Martha Graham to London Contemporary Dance Theatre Robert Cohan is a renowned figure in American contemporary dance, following in the tradition of his teacher...

This book explores the phenomenon of theater through a phenomenological lens. It is an extended collection of notes on the subject, aiming to provide a descriptive account of the activity of theater...

For aspiring actresses, this collection offers ninety-four monologues featuring lesser-known material about a wide range of subjects.These monologues are ideal for use in professional auditions,...

The fourth season of this popular television show marks a turning point in the series. Finding Lost - Season Four: The Unofficial Guide delves into the mysteries of this complex and intriguing...

The Popular Music Studies Reader provides a comprehensive overview of popular music and its cultural significance over the last decade. This collection of essays brings together international...

A History of Violence (1973) by David Cotner is a groundbreaking work that explores the intersection of violence and cinema. Published in 2022, this book delves into the world of film and its impact...

Robert Taylor: A Biography by Charles Tranberg explores the life and career of one of Hollywood's most enduring stars. From his early days as a leading man in classic films such as Magnificent...

The Radio Handbook provides a comprehensive guide to the medium of radio and the radio industry in the UK. It offers a thorough breakdown of the knowledge and skills needed to work within...

Delve into the world of Solo: A Star Wars Story with this ultimate guide, featuring in-depth interviews with the cast and crew, exclusive behind-the-scenes revelations, concept art, and more.Get an...

Women and Puppetry offers a comprehensive exploration of women's experiences in the field of puppetry arts. This collection of critical articles and personal accounts examines specific historical...

Jasmin Vardimon's Dance Theatre Movement, Memory, and Metaphor is an in-depth look at the creative process of a choreographer. Libby Worth and Jasmin Vardimon explore the devising and training...

Charles Condomine invites the implausible medium Madame Arcati to his house for a séance. Whilst consumed in a trance, Madame Arcati unwittingly summons the ghost of Charles's dead wife, Elvira...

Oklahoma! The Making of an American Musical by Tim Carter provides a comprehensive analysis of the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. This revised edition draws on newly released sources,...

Labanotation: A Comprehensive System for Recording Human Movement. This fourth edition of Labanotation marks a significant milestone in the development of dance notation, initiated by Rudolf Laban...

Okja: The Art and Making of the Film by Simon Ward This official art book celebrates the beautiful new movie from director Bong Joon Ho. Featuring exclusive interviews with the director, key crew...

Behind the scenes of DreamWorks Animation's smart comedy, The Boss Baby, lies a world of colorful development art and in-depth interviews with key creatives. This beautifully illustrated book brings...

Jafar Panahi Interviews offers a unique insight into the life and work of Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi. In this collection of 25 interviews, open letters, and court statements, Panahi makes a...

Darlene J. Sadlier's study of Tomás Gutiérrez Alea's Memories of Underdevelopment offers a fresh perspective on this influential film. By situating it within its historical context, Sadlier explores...

Jean Renoir: A Critical Study by André Bazin This book presents a comprehensive examination of Jean Renoir's films, written by renowned French film critic and theorist André Bazin. Tragically, Bazin...

Yury Tynyanov's novel explores the final year in the life of Alexander Griboedov, author of Woe from Wit. Griboedov was murdered in 1829 by a mob during the sacking of the Russian embassy in Persia...

Playing Boal: Theatre, Therapy, Activism examines the techniques used by Augusto Boal in his work as a theatre maker and political activist. This collection explores the possibilities of these tools...

This collection of five original monologues is designed to help actors and drama students prepare for auditions, classes, and workshops. The pieces are written specifically for women and one male...

Francois Truffaut: A New Perspective This biography provides a fresh appraisal of the life and work of Francois Truffaut, one of the most influential filmmakers of the 20th century. Truffaut's career...

Terrence Malick: A Director's Vision. Lloyd Michaels explores the distinctive filmmaking style and recurring themes in the work of Terrence Malick, one of America's most original independent...

Fifty Key Improv Performers explores the history and development of improvisational theatre, highlighting its impact on contemporary performance. This comprehensive guide features both well-known...

Oscar Wilde's Salome was written in French during a Paris stay in 1891-92. Inspired by symbolist poetry and contemporary art, the play explores themes of sexuality and religious tension.The work's...

Toward a Future: Theatre Conversations During a Pandemic explores the innovations in digital theatre as artists and companies adapted to the Covid-19 lockdown. This collection features candid...

The Remembered Film by Victor Burgin explores the often-overlooked fragments of films that cross our perceptions and thoughts in everyday life. These "sequence-images" - brief, fleeting moments that...

This absorbing collection explores the world of theatre in its historical context. Professor Evans draws on a wide range of sources, including official documents, diaries and letters, to illuminate...

Edward Buscombe's in-depth analysis of John Ford's Stagecoach sheds new light on this classic Western film. This book combines a detailed history with a careful scene-by-scene breakdown, accompanied...

Pina Bausch's work has had a profound impact on late twentieth-century performance practice, redefining the possibilities of dance and theater. This collection presents a comprehensive overview of...

More Scenes for Young Performers to Enjoy by Eleanor McLeod is a collection of engaging monologues and scenes perfect for young performers. With her expertise as a teacher, performer, LAMDA examiner,...

Carlo Goldoni's comedy of manners follows the story of Mirandolina, an independent innkeeper who runs her establishment alone with the help of Fabricius. Her guests are all smitten with her,...

Irish Cinema in the Twenty-first Century by Ruth Barton provides an accessible overview of contemporary Irish cinema. This comprehensive book explores new genres such as creative documentary,...

Spinegrinder: One man's ambitious attempt to make sense of over a century of exploitation and cult cinema. The rise of home entertainment has transformed the way we consume horror and exploitation...

The Western: A Critical Guidebook to Film History John White explores how the Western genre reflects and shapes American history. This comprehensive guide examines key theoretical approaches,...