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Vsevolod Meyerhold (Routledge Performance Practitioners) (PDF)
by Jonathan PitchesAll books in the Routledge Performance Practitioners series are carefully designed to enable the reader to understand the work of a key practitioner. They provide the first step towards critical understanding and a springboard for further study for students on twentieth century, contemporary theatre and theatre history courses. This is the first book to combine a biographical introduction to Meyerhold's life, a clear explanation of his theoretical writings, an analysis of his masterpiece production 'Revisor, or The Government Inspector' a comprehensive and useable description of the 'biomechanical' exercises he developed for training the actor.nbsp;
Signs of Performance: An Introduction to Twentieth Century Theatre (PDF)
by Colin CounsellSigns of Performance provides the beginning student with working examples of theatrical analysis. Its range covers the whole of twentieth century theatre, from Stanislavski to Brecht and Samuel Beckett to Robert Wilson. Colin Counsell takes an historical look at theatre as a cultural practice, clearly tracing connections between: Key practitioners' ideas about performance The theatrical practices prompted by those ideas The resulting signs which emerge in performance The meanings and political consequences of those signs nbsp;
Blood Brothers (PDF)
by Willy RussellA Liverpudlian West Side Story: twin brothers are separated at birth because their mother cannot afford to keep them both. She gives one of them away to wealthy Mrs Lyons and they grow up as friends in ignorance of their fraternity until the inevitable quarrel unleashes a blood-bath. 'Willy Russell is less concerned with political tub-thumping than with weaving a close-knit story about the working of fate and destiny. It carries one along with it in almost unreserved enjoyment Guardian One of the longest-running and most successful ever West End musicals , Blood Brothers premiered at the Liverpool Playhouse in January 1983.
Blood Brothers
by Willy RussellA Liverpudlian West Side Story: twin brothers are separated at birth because their mother cannot afford to keep them both. She gives one of them away to wealthy Mrs Lyons and they grow up as friends in ignorance of their fraternity until the inevitable quarrel unleashes a blood-bath. 'Willy Russell is less concerned with political tub-thumping than with weaving a close-knit story about the working of fate and destiny. It carries one along with it in almost unreserved enjoyment Guardian One of the longest-running and most successful ever West End musicals , Blood Brothers premiered at the Liverpool Playhouse in January 1983.
Blasted: Modern Plays (PDF)
by Sarah KaneWhen Blasted was first produced at the Royal Court in 1995 it was hailed jointly as a masterpiece and a 'disgusting piece of filth' (Daily Mail). The theatrical sensation of the year it made front-page headlines with its uncompromising depiction of rape, torture and violence in a society at war with itself. It has subsequently been produced all over the world, establishing Kane as the most lauded playwright of her generation.
Entertaining Mr Sloane (Modern Classics) (PDF)
by Joe OrtonEntertaining Mr Sloane was first staged in 1964. Despite its success in performance, and being hailed by Sir Terence Rattigan as 'the best first play' he'd seen in 'thirty odd years', it was not until the London production of Loot in 1966 - less than a year before Joe Orton's untimely death - that theatre audiences and critics began to more fully appreciate the originality of Orton's elegant, alarming and hilarious writing. Introduced by John Lahr, the author of Orton's biography Prick up Your Ears, Entertaining Mr Sloane is now established as an essential part of the repertoire of the modern theatre.
Indemnity Only: V.I. Warshawski 1 (PDF)
by Sara ParetskyMeeting an anonymous client on a sizzling summer night is asking for trouble. Especially when the client lies and tells V.I. Warshawski he's the prominent banker John Thayer, looking for his son's missing girlfriend. But V.I. soon discovers the real John Thayer's son - and he's dead. As V.I. begins to question her mysterious client's motives, she sinks deeper into Chicago's darker side: a world of gangsters, insurance fraud and contract killings. And while she must concentrate on saving the life of someone she has never met, it becomes clear that she is in danger of losing her own.
Skellig: The Play (Hodder Literature) (PDF)
by Jean MooreHodder Literature: a new and exciting series of literature titles for Key Stage 3 for whole class use. Dramatisation of David Almond's novel, Skellig. When a move to a new house coincides with his baby sister's illness, Michael's world seems suddenly lonely and uncertain. Then, one Sunday afternoon, he stumbles into the old, ramshackle garage of his new home, and finds something magical. A strange creature - part owl, part angel, a being who needs Michael's help if he is to survive - Skellig. With his new friend Mina, Michael nourishes Skellig back to health, while his baby sister languishes in the hospital. But Skellig is far more than he at first appears, and as he helps Michael breathe life into his tiny sister, Michael's world changes forever.
Test Your Higher Chemistry Calculations (2nd edition) (PDF)
by David CalderTest Your Higher Chemistry Calculations (2nd edition) is relevant to the current Higher Chemistry syllabus, and provides an extensive overview of all types of calculations likely to be tested. Theory is accompanied by specific worked examples, so that users of this book will gain the confidence and accomplishment that improves their chances of a higher grade. - Update of an already successful title for Higher Chemistry - Plenty of practice and worked examples of a wide range of chemistry calculations - Part of the well-established Scottish Examination Skills series
Indemnity Only: V.I. Warshawski 1 (PDF)
by Sara ParetskyMeeting an anonymous client on a sizzling summer night is asking for trouble. Especially when the client lies and tells V.I. Warshawski he's the prominent banker John Thayer, looking for his son's missing girlfriend. But V.I. soon discovers the real John Thayer's son - and he's dead. As V.I. begins to question her mysterious client's motives, she sinks deeper into Chicago's darker side: a world of gangsters, insurance fraud and contract killings. And while she must concentrate on saving the life of someone she has never met, it becomes clear that she is in danger of losing her own.
Skellig: The Play (Hodder Literature) (PDF)
by Jean MooreHodder Literature: a new and exciting series of literature titles for Key Stage 3 for whole class use. Dramatisation of David Almond's novel, Skellig. When a move to a new house coincides with his baby sister's illness, Michael's world seems suddenly lonely and uncertain. Then, one Sunday afternoon, he stumbles into the old, ramshackle garage of his new home, and finds something magical. A strange creature - part owl, part angel, a being who needs Michael's help if he is to survive - Skellig. With his new friend Mina, Michael nourishes Skellig back to health, while his baby sister languishes in the hospital. But Skellig is far more than he at first appears, and as he helps Michael breathe life into his tiny sister, Michael's world changes forever.
Test Your Higher Chemistry Calculations (2nd edition) (PDF)
by David CalderTest Your Higher Chemistry Calculations (2nd edition) is relevant to the current Higher Chemistry syllabus, and provides an extensive overview of all types of calculations likely to be tested. Theory is accompanied by specific worked examples, so that users of this book will gain the confidence and accomplishment that improves their chances of a higher grade. - Update of an already successful title for Higher Chemistry - Plenty of practice and worked examples of a wide range of chemistry calculations - Part of the well-established Scottish Examination Skills series
Livewire Shakespeare: Macbeth (PDF)
by Marilyn Pettit Philip Page William ShakespeareThese highly illustrated books provide lower ability pupils or pupils with special educational needs access to the true text of Shakespeare's plays
Frankenstein (Oxford Playscripts) (PDF)
by Mary Shelley Pullman PhilipAn engaging classroom playscript. Frankenstein is the famous story of a young man who thinks he can change the world by making better human beings. Instead he creates a living monster with a mind of its own. New, innovative activities specifically tailored to support the KS3 Framework for Teaching English and help students to fulfil the Framework objectives. Activities include work on Speaking and Listening, close text analysis, and the structure of playscripts, and act as a springboard for personal writing.
A Midsummer Night's Dream (PDF)
by Hilary Burningham William ShakespeareA young woman flees Athens with her lover, only to be pursued by her would-be husband and by her best friend. Unwittingly, all four find themselves in an enchanted forest where fairies and sprites soon take an interest in human affairs, dispensing magical love potions and casting mischievous spells. In this dazzling comedy, confusion ends in harmony, as love is transformed, misplaced, and - ultimately - restored. A retelling of Shakespeare's play, A Midsummer Night's Dream. It is part of a series of titles which are designed to introduce children to Shakespeare, but can also be used as revision aids. The main characters and key events are brought to life in the simplified story and pictures, and the short extracts from the original play focus on key speeches in Shakespeare's language. Each title in the Graphic Shakespeare series is set out into acts in the same way as the original play, although the story is told in narrative text with only key speeches remaining in the original form. A portrait gallery of key characters is included for easy reference.
The Tempest
by William ShakespeareDesigned for students with special educational needs, and for those with English as a second languge, this text gives a simplified retelling of the play in accessible yet vivid language. Strong illustrations bring the play to life.
Romeo and Juliet (Graphic Shakespeare Series) (PDF)
by Burningham, Hilary|Shakespeare, WilliamRomeo and Juliet is the world's most famous drama of tragic young love. Defying the feud which divides their families, Romeo and Juliet enjoy the fleeting rapture of courtship, marriage and sexual fulfilment; but a combination of old animosities and new coincidences brings them to suicidal deaths. The Graphic Shakespeare Series offers an introduction to Shakespeare's plays, using simplified text and dramatic pictures to bring to life the main characters and key events. Short extracts from the original plays focus on the key speeches.
Picture Perfect (Geek Girl, Book 3) (PDF)
by Holly SmaleMy name is Harriet Manners, and I'll always be a geek. It's the hilarious third book in the bestselling award-winning GEEK GIRL series!
Oxford Playscripts: Blood Brothers (PDF)
by Willy RussellBlood Brothers tells the tragic tale of twin brothers who are born into a large working-class family, and the consequences of one of them being adopted by a neighbouring middle-class family. This is the original version of the play, initially commissioned for performance by the Merseyside Young People's Theatre Company.
Johnny and the Dead (PDF)
by Stephen Biggs Terry PratchettJohnny Maxwell can see the dead. He can talk to them, too--much to his friends' amazement. So when the news breaks that the local council plans to sell the cemetery to a property developer, Johnny learns that there are some things in life (and death) that are worth fighting for ...
Paper Tigers
by Steve Barlow Steve SkidmoreThis playscript contains three original, self-contained plays following the adventures of a gang of newspaper boys and girls as they confront such issues as racism, equality and the law. The activity section provides tips on improvisation techniques and exploring character.
Stanislavski and the Actor (PDF)
by Jean BenedettiFirst published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor and Francis, an informa company.
Much Ado About Nothing (Oxford School Shakespeare) (PDF)
by Roma Gill William Shakespeare'Much Ado About Nothing' is one of Shakespeare's greatest love stories and a comic tour de force. Exploring the eternal themes of love, jealousy and honour, it focuses on two pairs of very different lovers and their trials and tribulations en route to the altar. Claudio and Hero are in love and soon to be married. As they await the wedding, they decide to play a trick on their friends Beatrice and Benedick, two confirmed singletons who scorn marriage and enjoy nothing more than expressing their mutual disdain. Can they persuade Benedick that Beatrice is in love with him - and vice versa? Meanwhile, the evil Don Pedro plots to destroy Claudio and Hero's love. Oxford School Shakespeare is an acclaimed edition especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. In this edition of Much Ado About Nothing, illustrations have been extended and updated; the preliminary notes have been expanded; reading lists have been updated, and include websites; and the classroom notes have been brought in line with recent practice. Much Ado About Nothing is a set text for 11-14 year olds in England beginning academic year September 04, first testing May 05, and remains an accessible and popular play for secondary students the world over.
The Demon Headmaster (Playscript)
by Adrian Flynn Gillian CrossA group of friends take a stand against the actions of their Headmaster, who wants to take over the world.Strange things happen at Lloyd and Harvey Hunter's school. When their new foster sister Dinah arrives she wants to find out why...but can she escape the Demon Headmaster?New, innovative activities specifically tailored to support the KS3 Framework for Teaching English and help students to fulfil the Framework objectives. Activities include work on Speaking and Listening, close text analysis, and the structure of playscripts, and act as a springboard for personal writing.
Oxford Playscripts: Dracula
by Bram Stoker David CalcuttOxford Classic Playscripts: Dracula He is Nosferatu, the Undead. He can walk through locked doors, change his shape. Sometimes he looks like a man, sometimes a huge wolf-like dog, or a bat. He never grows ill, never dies And if you invite him into your home, he will take your life and your soul. New, innovative activities specifically tailored to support the KS3 Framework for Teaching English and help students to fulfil the Framework objectives. Activities include work on Speaking and Listening, close text analysis, and the structure of playscripts, and act as a springboard for personal writing.