THE LETTERS OF NOËL COWARD

Edited by Barry Day

This is a revealing new insight into the private life of a legendary figure — virtually all the letters in this volume are previously unpublished. It includes letters to and from some of the most famous names in history: George Bernard Shaw, Virginia Woolf, Winston Churchill, Greta Garbo (who wrote asking him to marry her), Lawrence Olivier, Charlie Chaplin, the Queen Mother and many more.

A VOYAGE ROUND JOHN MORTIMER

The Authorized Biography

Valerie Grove

Novelist, playwright and barrister, John Mortimer has led an extraordinary rich life, privately and professionally. Now for the first time a biographer has had full access to Mortimer, his friends and colleagues, and their diaries and letters. The result is a riveting account of the life of one of the great national figures of our time.

THE ROYAL COURT THEATRE INSIDE OUT

Ruth Little and Emily McLaughlin

'The Royal Court has been at the centre of British cultural life for the past 50 years, an engine room for new writing and constantly transforming the theatrical culture.' Stephen Daldry

AT THE SHARP END

Peter Billingham

This uncovers the work of five leading dramatists: David Edgar, Tim Etchells, David Greig, Tanika Gupta and Mark Ravenhill.

THE AMAZING MRS SHUFFLEWICK
The Life of Rex Jameson

Patrick Newley

'Rex as Mrs Shufflewick was truly one of the great stand-up comics, up there with Ken Dodd, Frankie Howerd and even Jack Benny.' Jonathan Cecil

THE SPANISH GOLDEN AGE IN ENGLISH

Edited by Catherine Boyle and David Johnston with Janet Morris

The eight essays and three interviews in this book explore some of the issues that emerged when the RSC produced a groundbreaking season of Spanish Golden Age plays in English. This pioneered a new approach to translating works for the modern stage.

THE LONDON THEATRE GUIDE

This is a complete guide to the London theatregoing experience, with histories and seating plans of the theatres, how to book, where to sit, and even where to eat and drink before and after a performance. Plus the comprehensive reference section containes information about people, places and events of interest.

SO YOU WANT TO TREAD THE BOARDS
The everything-you-need-to-know insider's guide to a career in the Performing Arts

Jennifer Reischel

This covers everything from musical theatre, choosing an agent, cover letters, photos, touring, TV and film, living in London, singing repertoire, dance issues, song lists, drama schools, audtions and much more.