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This month we're bringing you a bumper crop of plays and theatre books, starting with Andy Nyman's More Golden Rules of Acting, a follow-up to his bestselling book for actors. J.J. Abrams has called it 'wise and entertaining'; Glenn Close said it's filled 'with great humour, wisdom and panache' – it's a must-read for actors at any stage of their career.
We publish the new book by world-renowned director Peter Brook, Playing by Ear: Reflections on Sound and Music, together with the first-ever ebook edition of his seminal The Empty Space, and an audiobook version of The Quality of Mercy, read by leading actor Michael Pennington. There's also the chance to meet the man in person, with two author events in London this month, details below.
For any actors wanting to work on film or television, check out Michael Bray's new book, So You Want To Act On Screen?, an essential handbook from a leading teacher of screen acting, packed with practical exercises so you can hone your technique.
Plus, loads of amazing new plays, from Annie Baker's The Antipodes at the National Theatre, Mike Bartlett's adaptation of Gorky at the Almeida, and Danusia Samal's International Playwriting Award-winning Out of Sorts at Theatre503, to Zia Ahmed's I Wanna Be Yours, Arinzé Kene's Little Baby Jesus, and the debut play from comedian David Baddiel.
As the nights draw in, that should keep you going!
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COMING SOON:
Playing by Ear
Peter Brook
Intimate reflections on sound and music, from the world-renowned director. From the surprising impact of Broadway musicals on his famous Midsummer Night's Dream, to the allure of applause, and on to the ultimate empty space: silence.
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The Antipodes
Annie Baker
The latest play from the extraordinary Annie Baker, asking what value stories have for a world in crisis. UK premiere this month at the National Theatre.
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COMING SOON:
Vassa
Maxim Gorky
adapt. Mike Bartlett
Gorky's savagely funny play in a brilliant new adaptation by Mike Bartlett, premiering at the Almeida Theatre, London, this month.
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COMING SOON:
God's Dice
David Baddiel
An electric tragicomedy about the power of belief. The debut play by comedian David Baddiel, premiering at Soho Theatre this month.
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COMING SOON:
Little Baby Jesus
& Estate Walls
Arinzé Kene
Two remarkable plays about inner-city London life from the author of the electrifying Misty, published alongside this month's Orange Tree Theatre revival of Little Baby Jesus.
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More Golden Rules of Acting
Andy Nyman
More priceless nuggets of wisdom, from the author of the bestselling Golden Rules of Acting. It's every actor's new best friend – in handy paperback form. 'Tasty advice for any actor' Glenn Close. 'One man shouldn't be so wise and entertaining' J.J. Abrams
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The Last King of Scotland
Giles Foden
adapt. Steve Waters
An electrifying thriller about corruption and complicity under brutal despot Idi Amin. Premiering at Sheffield Theatres this month.
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There Are No Beginnings
Charley Miles
Charley Miles's new play, about the women whose lives and livelihoods were affected by the terrifying attacks of the Yorkshire Ripper. Premieres at Leeds Playhouse this month.
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Fibres
Frances Poet
A big-hearted, hilarious drama about four resilient, witty Glaswegians. Premiered by Stellar Quines and Glasgow Citz this month.
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COMING SOON:
When the Crows Visit
Anupama Chandrasekhar
A dark and thrilling play inspired by true events in modern-day India, drawing on Ibsen's Ghosts. Premiering at the Kiln Theatre, London, this month.
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So You Want To Act On Screen?
Michael Bray
An essential handbook for anyone who wants to act on television and film – by a leading teacher of screen acting. Full of invaluable advice, extracts from screenplays, numerous illustrations and practical exercises.
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The Beacon
Nancy Harris
Nancy Harris's drama, about a Dublin artist haunted by a mysterious accident in her past, is at the Gate Theatre, Dublin, this month as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival.
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Out of Sorts
Danusia Samal
A new play about clashing cultural values and the struggle to hold it all together, winner of the Theatre503 International Playwriting Award. Premiering at Theatre503, London, this month.
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I Wanna Be Yours
Zia Ahmed
A tender, funny, lyrical debut play about finding love and holding onto it, premiered on tour by Paines Plough and Tamasha prior to the Bush Theatre, London.
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COMING SOON:
Dear Evan Hansen
Levenson, Pasek & Paul
A new edition of the hugely successful musical, published next month alongside its West End premiere, featuring exclusive new content.
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