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Halloween: Stage & Screen

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Explore the darker side of stage and screen this Halloween with horror classics, ghost stories and spooky favourites.

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The perfect gift for someone who loves film.

Theatre Gift Books

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The perfect gift for that theatre lover.

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Every film starts with the story. Explore our great screenplay collection.

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The script and song lyrics of the whole musical. Explore timeless classics to modern hits.

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Explore our great selection of plays from Shakespeare to Stoppard.

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Discover the stories behind your favourite shows and songs. From behind-the-scenes to auditions, acting and more.

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From Rehearsal Room to Opening Night: Directing an Amateur Musical

From Rehearsal Room to Opening Night: Directing an Amateur Musical

A thoughtful guide to choosing a show, casting, rehearsals and backstage collaboration when directing an amateur musical.
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How to Choose a Musical Theatre Audition Song That Tells a Story

How to Choose a Musical Theatre Audition Song That Tells a Story

Choose a musical theatre audition song that suits the brief, fits your voice and gives you a character to play. A practical guide to cuts and accompaniment.
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How Movie Monsters Become Real: Inside Practical Creature Effects

How Movie Monsters Become Real: Inside Practical Creature Effects

How do practical creature effects make a monster feel real? Explore the design, make-up, puppetry and performance behind memorable movie creatures.
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Learning to See the Light in a Film

Learning to See the Light in a Film

Film lighting can tell us what to notice, what remains hidden and whose story we are sharing. Explore the craft through 12 Angry Men, Skyfall and three books on cinematography.
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Theatre Set Design: 5 Decisions That Shape the Story on Stage

Theatre Set Design: 5 Decisions That Shape the Story on Stage

Theatre set design turns a script into a place where a story can happen. Explore five choices about space, scene changes and imagination, with real examples and books to take...
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How Does a Film Score Tell a Story? 5 Things to Listen For

How do film scores tell stories beyond the image? Explore five revealing choices in Jaws, Vertigo, E.T. and more, with books for a deeper listen.
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