The British Theatre Guide: Bookstore

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Reference Books

	The Cambridge Guide to Theatre An essential for any theatre-lover's bookshelf. Between them, the Cambridge Guide and the Oxford Companion can answer almost every theatre question. Hardback - ~~£29.92~~ Now £25.46
	The Concise Oxford Companion to the Theatre The other essential. Paperback - ~~£9.99~~ Now £7.99
	London's Theatres By Mike Kilburn, with photographs by Alberto Arzoz A look at more than fifty of London's theatres in words and pictures. Hardback - ~~£24.99~~ Now £19.99
	The Methuen Amateur Theatre Handbook Everything you need to know about amateur theatre: artistic, technical and legal. Written by lawyer and amdram enthusiast Keith Arrowsmith, with chapters on specialist subjects by specialist writers (including one on school theatre by me!) Paperback - £12.99
	Scene/unseen: London's West End Theatres by Susie Barson, Derek Kendall, Joanna Smith Paperback - £14.99 A photographic look at West End theatres, front of house and backstage. See Jill Sharp's review.
	The Theatre Guide: A Comprehensive A-Z of the World's Best Plays and Playwrights By Trevor R Griffiths A cross-referenced guide. See Philip Fisher's review. Paperback. ~~£19.99~~ Now £13.99
	The Cambridge Companion to the Musical Edited by William A Everett and Paul R Laird From before the 20th century to the megamusical. See Peter Lathan's review. Paperback - ~~£16.99~~ Now £11.89
	It's Behind You!: The Story of Panto By Peter Lathan See our piece of shameless advertising! Hardback. ~~£19.99~~ Now £13.99

Acting

	The Actor and the Text (Cecily Berry) This is the standard work on voice. Berry's years at the RSC have given her unrivalled experience, as well as an enormous reputation, and it is all distilled into this one book. No actor can do without this book Paperback - ~~£14.99~~ Now £11.99
	The Right to Speak (Patsy Rodenberg) Rodenberg does at the National what Berry does at the RSC and she also teaches at the Guildhall. In addition to actors, anyone who has to do any public speaking will benefit from this book. Paperback - £12.99
	Graft: Tales of an Actor (Steven Berkoff) Not an instructional manual, nor a how-to book, Graft is fiction but anyone considering a career in acting should read it. If it doesn't put you off, then you're dedicated enough to get somewhere! Hardback - ~~£12.00~~ Now £10.20 Graft is also available in paperback at £6.39 (was £7.99)
	The Complete About Acting (Peter Barkworth) An entertaining and enjoyable book which offers a personal view of acting and actors. It couldn't be described as an acting textbook, but it gives a view of the profession and advice which contrasts sharply with Graft's viewpoint. Paperback - £10.99
	Impro (Keith Johnstone) This is one of those seminal works which every actor should read. Johnstone's ideas about improvisation and its use are fascinating and illuminating. Paperback - £9.99
	What's My Motivation? (Michael Simkins) Simkin's autobiography about the life of a jobbing actor is an enjoyable and amusing read. See Philip Fisher's review. Paperback - £7.99
	True and False: Heresy and Common Sense for the Actor (David Mamet) Every actor should read this book but not necessarily take any notice! Mamet defends the writer and suggests the actor should do no more than repeat his words as simply as possible. Provocative! Paperback - £9.99

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