DVDs
The library holds some DVDs on key production elements such as acting, direction and make-up. Other titles deal with theatrical genres. In addition, there are many films based on plays, especially Shakespeare's. Check the catalogue for particular titles.
Hamlet by Directed by and featuring Kenneth Branagh as Hamlet.
Call Number: AV 822.33 S7 SHAISBN: 7321900826839Publication Date: 2007- Playing Shakespeare The Royal Shakespeare Company's John Barton conducts nine intensive acting workshops with famous actors including Judi Dench, Ben Kingsley, Ian McKellan and Peggy Ashcroft. 3 DVDS, 459 minutes.Call Number: AV 792 PLA
Books
Oxford Companion to the Theatre by An invaluable guide to all aspects of theatre.
Call Number: Reference 792.03 OXFISBN: 9780192115461
Check the catalogue or browse the shelves at 792 to see the full range of materials.
The continuum companion to twentieth century theatre by A comprehensive guide to English-speaking theatre in the twentieth century.
Call Number: 792.03 CONISBN: 9780826476159The Cambridge Illustrated History of British Theatre by A history of British theatre from the earliest times to the present day covering all aspects of live entertainment.
Call Number: 792.0941 TRUISBN: 9780521794305The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre by 'charts the impact not just of exceptional individuals but of social and technological change on theatre. A spread of deftly selected illustrations informatively and handsomely embellishes the text.' Times Literary Supplement
Call Number: 792.09 OXFISBN: 9780192880628Stage Design by The emphasis is on designing scenery for the stage; exercises and illustrations lead the reader through the process of design.
Call Number: 792.025 THOISBN: 9781861262578Play Directing : analysis, communication and style by
Call Number: 792.0233 HODISBN: 0135011078
General
These general sites contain numerous links to all aspects of theatrical texts, design, production, stagecraft and performance.
- The Academy Literature and Drama Website The Academy Literature and Drama Website is designed to provide rich background material for a wide range of Literature and Drama units.
- The WWW Virtual Library Resources for theatre and drama in more than 50 countries around the world, for professionals, amateurs, academics and students of all ages.
- New York Public Library for the Performing Arts The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts houses one of the worlds most extensive combination of circulating, reference, and rare archival collections in its field. These materials are available free of charge, along with a wide range of special programs, including exhibitions, seminars, and performances. An essential resource for everyone with an interest in the arts--whether professional or amateur--the Library is known particularly for its prodigious collections of non-book materials such as historic recordings, videotapes, autograph manuscripts, correspondence, sheet music, stage designs, press clippings, programs, posters and photographs.
- Drama Australia Drama Australia is the peak national body that represents and advocates on behalf of all state and territory drama education associations in Australia. All members of state and territory Drama associations are automatically members of Drama Australia. Drama Australia represents drama teachers, academics, applied theatre workers and theatre in education practitioners at national arts and curriculum forums and in national and international peak associations.
- Justin's Theatre Links Justin’s Theatre Links is an online directory to thousands of resources. with annotated links. The site covers drama education, genres and styles, history, industry, playscripts, playwrights and directors, production components and access to the periodical The Drama Teacher.
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Justin's theatre links
Justin's Theatre Links
Theatre Companies
- Globe The website of the modern Globe Theatre and its productions.
- Russian theatre Schedules of performances and booking for major theatres in Moscow and St Petersburg. The focus is on ballet and concerts.
Theatre Studies Units 1&2
Texts
Theatre Studies - Units 3/4