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‘Why write a book about women theatre directors? Because it didn’t exist’–...
When arts journalist and critic Rosemary Waugh first had the idea of creating a collection of interviews with women theatre directors, she sought out existing books on the topic – only to find there...
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Discover the Most-Performed Plays of 2023
Every year, we license thousands of amateur performances of NHB-published plays, helping amateur groups, schools, youth theatres and others create their own brilliant productions. With over 1,500...
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Five top tips for running effective drama workshops
Linden Walcott-Burton has over fifteen years’ experience of running drama workshops – including for the National Theatre, The Old Vic, Barbican, Battersea Arts Centre and National Youth Theatre. Now...
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‘Acting is an essential part of being human’: Declan Donnellan on how to...
Internationally acclaimed theatre director Declan Donnellan co-founded Cheek by Jowl with designer Nick Ormerod. A focus on the actor’s art has always been central to the company’s work. Encapsulating...
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‘These stories need to be heard’ – why Leave Taking’s arrival at GCSE matters
Last month, for the very first time, students sitting their exams in GCSE English Literature had the opportunity to answer questions on Winsome Pinnock’s landmark play Leave Taking. The addition of...
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Seven steps performers can use to combat stress (and how it can sometimes be...
Pursuing a career in the arts brings unique pressures and demands – and in order to navigate them, it’s important that performers and creatives develop techniques to maintain good emotional wellbeing....
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Seven top tips for choosing your drama school audition speeches
If you’re thinking of applying to drama school, then selecting your audition speeches is a key part of the process. But with so many options to choose from, where do you start? And how do you make...
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Discover the Most Performed Plays of 2024
Every year, we license thousands of amateur performances of NHB-published plays, helping amateur groups, schools, youth theatres and others create their own brilliant productions. With over 1,500...
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Writing a Great Screenplay: Formatting and Language Tips to Elevate Your Script
Writing a screenplay that will impress readers and have the best chance of making it onscreen isn’t just about your story, characters and dialogue – you also need to make it easy and enjoyable to...
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‘Interacting with the world through play’ – how clowning can benefit any...
Clowning is a way of creating and performing inspired by pure play. For internationally renowned teacher, director, and actor Joe Dieffenbacher, a clown is not a character, but an energy – a way of...
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