Introducing… The Improv Illusionist
Develop your improv skills through solo and group work with over 50 exercises and practical techniques featured in this book for being more physical on stage.
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Listen to our podcast episode on Black British Queer Plays and Practitioners
Journey through the development of Black queer theatre in Britain, from monologue to musicals, realist drama to club-performance, and a wide range of forms.
Introducing… The Actor Speaks
Legendary voice coach Patsy Rodenburg’s essential guide to voice work for actors who want to reach the pitch, passion and vocal intensity that the best roles require.
Introducing… From Craft to Career
A guidebook on what it takes to become an industry pro, full of in-depth insight into the casting process within television, film and theatre.
Introducing… Speechwork for Actors
An ideal speech-training resource for the 21st-century actor which includes specially commissioned online videos demonstrating key exercises.
Introducing… The Woman’s Voice
A call to arms to women about reclaiming their voices, combining elements of experience and practice from Patsy Rodenburg’s prolific career.
Introducing… Hear Me Now, Volume Two
An essential tool for actors of colour to showcase their range, and seeks to inspire, empower, and create a legacy for generations to come.
Introducing… The Right to Speak
A landmark book by one of the world’s foremost voice and acting coaches, containing exercises and practical tips with a step-by-step approach to using the voice effectively.
Top picks from Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022
Many Methuen Drama authors will be premiering new work and reviving recent classics throughout this Fringe. Here is a run-down to help ensure you don’t miss your next festival-favourite!
Introducing… Performing for Motion Capture
The first all-encompassing guide for the next generation of performers working specifically for motion capture, featuring contributions from practitioners working across the globe.
The key principles of hip hop
An essential guide to the new, explosive synthesis of hip hop and theatre which covers vocal technique, use of equipment, mixing, looping, sampling, working with venues and dealing with creative challenges.
Introducing… Inside the Rehearsal Room
A practical guide that ultimately demystifies the rehearsal process and challenges how the rehearsal room should be run in the 21st century, drawing on professional practice and underpinned by theory.
How to master your Shakespeare audition
Celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday this year with an excerpt from Mastering the Shakespeare Audition, which shows performers how to make the most of their rehearsal time in the lead up to an audition.
Introducing… The Vocal Arts Workbook
For over 10 years, performers and practitioners have used The Vocal Arts Workbook to develop vocal power, range, and flexibility through through structured and informed methods.
Nancy Bishop on auditioning for film and TV post #MeToo
Legendary casting director Nancy Bishop offers actionable advice on audition technique, scene analysis, and online casting, as well as aiding actors in landing the part.
Introducing… 30 Monologues and Duologues for South Asian Actors
The Kali Theatre celebrates 30 years of producing art with 30 monologues and duologues written by South Asian women.
Introducing… Voiceover Narration
Dian Perry uses decades of experience to offer simple exercises for great narrators and voiceover artists.
Introducing… Unusual Stories, Unusually Told
Celebrating the boldest American voices today is this collection of seven plays from Clubbed Thumb’s Summerworks.
Introducing… The Methuen Drama Book of Trans Plays
An anthology of plays from trans playwrights establishes a canon of contemporary American trans theatre.
Introducing… the Arden Performance Companions
A new series of practical guides to performing Shakespeare’s plays for actors, directors, teachers and students.