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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 William Shakespeare Directed by and featuring Kenneth Branagh as Hamlet.
Call Number: AV 822.33 S7 SHA
ISBN: 7321900826839
Publication 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 Phyllis Hartnoll (Editor) An invaluable guide to all aspects of theatre.
Call Number: Reference 792.03 OXF
ISBN: 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 Colin Chambers A comprehensive guide to English-speaking theatre in the twentieth century.
Call Number: 792.03 CON
ISBN: 9780826476159
The Cambridge Illustrated History of British Theatre by Simon Trussler A history of British theatre from the earliest times to the present day covering all aspects of live entertainment.
Call Number: 792.0941 TRU
ISBN: 9780521794305
The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre by John R. Brown '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 OXF
ISBN: 9780192880628
Stage Design by Gary Thorne The emphasis is on designing scenery for the stage; exercises and illustrations lead the reader through the process of design.
Call Number: 792.025 THO
ISBN: 9781861262578
Play Directing : analysis, communication and style by Francis Hodge
Call Number: 792.0233 HOD
ISBN: 0135011078

General

These general sites contain numerous links to all aspects of theatrical texts, design, production, stagecraft and performance.

Drama Victoria
Performing Arts Links
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.
Arts Centre Melbourne Performing Arts Collection