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theatre books list from Samuel French London 

DRAMA IN EDUCATION: Drama as a Learning Medium; Creative Drama in Schools; Theatre Games; Drama Therapy

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AAARCH TO ZIZZ. 135 Drama Games. Graeme K. Talboys
This invaluable resource material for young people in the under-10 to 18 year age group has been collected and used extensively by the author in formal drama lessons and informally in clubs and parties. ISBN 0 9537770 5 7

ACTING AND THEATRE. C. Evans and L. Smith
Every aspect of the theatrical world is covered in this exciting introduction to acting and theatre. It illustrates and explains some of the ways actors train and rehearse, as well as going into the practical arts of set props and costume design and the technical basics of theatre lighting and sound.

ACTING IN CLASSROOM DRAMA — A Critical Analysis. Gavin Bolton. Foreword by David Davis
Classroom drama is now a widespread component of primary and secondary school curricula, both in its own right and as a support for other subjects. Whilst there are many exponents and practitioners, there is a lack of overall analysis of theory, advocating practice and evaluation. This analysis is now available in this objective and penetrating book.

ACTION SPEAKS LOUDER — A Handbook of Structured Group Techniques. A. Jane Remocker and Elizabeth T. Storch
Intended primarily for occupational therapists, this unique book will also prove useful to anyone involved in interpersonal skills training.

AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH HOLIDAYS. Cross Curricular Readers Theatre.Written and Illustrated by Carol Peterson.



Introducing holidays chronologically throughout a calendar year — one play per month, the focus of this book is literacy and social studies; the book is not tied to the traditional nine month school calendar. In addition to social studies and literacy activities, science and maths are included. Suggestions for creating a classroom party to celebrate each holiday and helpful appendices are an added feature. ISBN 1 59469 013 8

THE ACTORS’ LAB WORKSHOP — A BOOK OF ACTING EXERCISES (BASIC LEVEL) — Robin Wilson. ISBN 1 86083 598 8

AQA GCSE DRAMA. Joy Morton, Ron Price, Rob Thomson. Consultants: Jon Taverner, Russell Whiteley.
This is designed to help you get the highest grade you can in your GCSE Drama examination. Written by experienced examiners and teachers, it shows you what examiners are looking for in both coursework and the written paper. The book is full of lively, interesting material to help you practise the skills you need. ISBN 0 435 18611 6

ANALYZING PERFORMANCE — Theater, Dance, and Film. Patrice Pavis. Translated by David Williams.
This book provides conceptual tools for understanding a range of performance, including theatre dance, cinema, other audio-visual media, and mime. This richly illustrated book develops protocols for the analysis of performance at every level — from the minute gestures and facial expressions of an actor to the social network in which theatre is embedded — and respects the importance of every aspect of performance, including actor, costume, space, time, music, and lighting. ISBN 0 472 06689 7

ANOTHER 100+ IDEAS FOR DRAMA — Anna Scher and Charles Verrall
Following the wide acclaim of 100+ Ideas for Drama this very successful team have produced a second volume of lively and practical suggestions for drama work. Tried and tested at the Anna Scher Children’s Theatre in London, it concentrates particularly on developing improvisational skills.

ANYONE CAN PRODUCE PLAYS WITH KIDS. The absolute Basics of Staging Your Own At-Home, In School, ’Round-the-Neighbourhood Plays. L.E. McCullough. ISBN 1 57525 151 5

APPLEPIE PLAYS FOR YOUNG ACTORS ISBN 0 9539989 2 4
A Psychiatrist, his pupil, 3 Composers and the Diaries. Antony Wieland.
Comedy play full of fast humour mostly based on historical research. Age range: 12 to 21.
Uncorrected Talent. Clare Price.
Light comic play with a wonderful blend of different character styles and verbal word play. Age range: 8 to 18.

THE ART OF DRAMA TEACHING. Michael Fleming
This book provides a multitude of practical ideas for teachers, student teachers, and those who are interested in using drama to teach other subjects. It is practical in orientation but has a significant theoretical dimension.

ASSEMBLIES! ASSEMBLIES! ASSEMBLIES! Kryssy Hurley
Theses assemblies have been written by practising teacher, Kryssy Hurley to involve large or small groups of children. The teacher-led assemblies require minimum preparation and are a must for busy teachers. Each assemblies last 15-20 minutes and is suitable for Key stages 2 and 3 and is presented in 4 sections, Resources and Organisation, What to Do, Reflection Time and Additional Resources and Activities. ISBN 0 9537770 6 5

AT PLAY. Teaching Teenagers Theater. Elizabeth Swados
"Liz Swados has changed the lives of countless young people, and has changed the way all of us in the field think about making theater. Liz makes theater that matters; her fierce optimism that the world can be changed, by kids an by art, infuses this book, as it does all her work." Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director, The Public Theater. ISBN 0 571 21120 8

BEGINNING DRAMA 4 - 11. Joe Winston & Miles Tandy
This book provides an introduction for early years and primary school teachers new to drama. It offers step-by-step guidance to help teachers and children grow in confidence in their use of drama and provides a range of strategies to help with planning, guiding and controlling a drama lesson.

BEGINNING DRAMA 11-14. Jonothan Neelands
This book provides a positive and accessible account of what teachers need to know, understand and be able to do in order to ensure that their first experiences of drama teaching are controlled, effective and based on the best practices.

A BLUEPRINT FOR KEY STAGE 3 — James Sale
An established educational author, James Sale writes for the specialist and the non-specialist in both main stream and special schools. This series reflects the requirements of the National Curriculum for English, covering the play’s plot and characters; the central themes, aspects of Shakespeare’s language; issues in dramatic production.
Henry V — James Sale
Macbeth — James Sale

BRIGHT NEW IDEAS. Drama and Role-play Ages 5-11. Nichola Rees
Drama and Role-play provides a collection of fun packed activities to show how drama and role-play can be used across the curriculum. Chapters include: History, Geography, Science, Music, RE. ISBN 0-439-96503-9


A CAREER HANDBOOK FOR TV, RADIO, FILM, VIDEO, & INTERACTIVE MEDIA — Shiona Llewellyn and Sue Walker. Second Edition
Specialist from across the fast-changing world of TV, radio, film, video and interactive media have contributed "behind-the-scenes" advice to provide the definitive guide to a career in theses areas. ISBN 0 7136 6320 0.

CLASS ACTS — Monologues for Teenagers. Clare Dowling and Caroline Williams. With an introduction by Dermot Bolger
Thirty lively, contemporary monologues for use in the classroom or drama workshop with a diverse range of themes including bullying, holiday romances, exam pressure, career choices and relationships. An invaluable aid for teachers and students alike!

COLLINS PLAYS PLUS — Granny Was A buffer Girl. Berlie Doherty. Resource material by Stephen Cockett
The play is ideal for large group performance or for class reading with its many speaking parts. Numerous suggestions are provided for staging the play and for drama activities. The extensive resource material explores the background, characters and themes, as well as offering many ideas for writing, research and speaking and listening. ISBN 0 00 713148 8

CONTEMPORARY PSYCHODRAMA — New Approaches to Theory and Technique. José Fonesca
Contemporary Psychodrama weaves together psychodrama and psychoanalysis with illustrative clinical examples, whilst preserving the essence of psychodramatic philosophy and methodology. Previously unavailable in the English language this book presents José Fonesca’s diverse new approaches to psychodrama together with a blending of theories. ISBN 1 58391 988 0

CONTEMPORARY SCOTTISH PLAYS FOR HIGHER ENGLISH AND DRAMA. Anne Gifford and Jane Robertson
This is an ideal text for teachers of English and Communication and Drama within the Higher Still framework. Focusing on three contemporary Scottish plays, this book extends the range of Scottish drama texts available for study in this important part of the new arrangements. ISBN 0 340 80321 5

CRAC DEGREE COURSE GUIDES 2005/06. SERIES 1 8. Music, Drama and Dance.
This provides comparative information about first-degree courses. This Guide will help you decide which course you want to follow up in more detail. ISBN 1 84455 016 8

DEVELOPING DRAMA SKILLS 11-14. Joss Bennathan
This book provides a clear structure to the Key Stage 3 Drama curriculum, and is also full of many new and exciting lesson ideas which will motivate and stimulate all students in their study of drama.

DISABILITY, THEATRE AND EDUCATION. Richard Tomlinson
This book addresses the idea of theatre as a means of communication between disabled and able-bodied people. The book will help those interested in setting up groups for disabled actors similar to the authors’ own Graeae Theatre Company.

DISCOVERING SHAKESPEARE — A WORKBOOK FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS. Written and Edited by Fredi Olster and Rick Hamilton.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream — ISBN 1 57525 042 X
Much Ado About Nothing — ISBN 1 57525 143 4

DOROTHY HEATHCOTE —Drama as a Learning Medium — Betty Jane Wagner
This new and extensively revised edition of Betty Jane Wagner’s seminal work will be welcomed by drama educators throughout the English-speaking world. Heathcote’s work has been profoundly influential in that world. Heathcote’s techniques — the pedagogy of drama — lacked full explanation. Wagner’s book gives us just that: a close-up detailing of this gifted, dynamic teacher in a variety of classroom settings, along with analyses of Heathcote’s remarkable improvisations with young people.

DOROTHY HEATHCOTE’S STORY — biography of a remarkable drama teacher. Gavin Bolton
Dorothy Heathcote is the most public drama teaching figure in the world. She has taught classes of children in five continents. The numbers must run into millions. In addition, innumerable teachers have watched her teach in person or on video and television. Dr Bolton describes Heathcote’s upbringing, her work as a mill girl, her theatre training, her unprecedented appointment to Durham and Newcastle Universities and her extraordinary rise to fame. He examines the basis for her genius and shows how being a wife and mother contributed to her work. ISBN 1 85856 264 3

DRAMA — A Handbook for Primary Teachers. Geoff Readman and Gordon Lamont
A unique resource for the non-specialist primary teacher. Combining in one volume suggestions from planning, implementation and assessment, as well as practical examples, it shows how drama can enhance the National Curriculum and deepen personal and social skills.

DRAMA AND CREATIVITY IN ACTION — Teacher’s Handbook. Dr Babette Kaplan
The intention of this book is to provide a resource for teachers, which is not too threatening but will encourage them to take the risk to try new activities, to be open-minded and have an emphasis on individuality and not sameness or conformity.

DRAMA AND DIVERSITY — A Pluralistic Perspective for Educational Drama. Sharon Grady. Foreword by Johnny Saldana
This book offers a pluralistic perspective for the field of educational drama and theatre practice, demonstrating how we can respectfully work across and between differences such as race, social class, gender, sexual orientation, and ability. Filled with moments of drama practice to illustrate the ABCs of several areas of difference, each chapter: Analyzes an area of diversity. Builds an awareness about the issues with students through lesson plans. Helps Create an ongoing environment for inclusion and respect with several practical teaching and planning ideas. ISBN 0 325 00262 2

DRAMA AND THEATRE ARTS. R. A. Banks
Primarily intended for those studying Drama and Theatre Arts for examinations such as GCSE and A levels, but it is also great interest to the general reader, those studying drama at college, and those interested in Amateur Dramatics.

DRAMA AND THEATRE STUDIES. — New revised and expanded edition. For use with all drama & theatre studies A & AS specifications. Sally Mackey and Simon Copper
The authors — both highly experienced in delivering courses to students and with an in-depth knowledge of theatre and drama — have produced a clear, comprehensive and informative textbook to guide students to success in the new specifications. The text also includes numerous test questions and exam-style activities, detailed bibliographies and a useful matching guide to course requirements of the main new specifications. ISBN 0 7487 5168 8.

DRAMA AND THEATRE STUDIES AT AS/A LEVEL — Jonothan Neelands and Warick Dobson
This is a practical book which is designed to bridge the gap between GCSE Drama and the challenges of the AS/A level courses. This book is an accessible guide which will give students the information they need to both make and study theatre. Drama and Theatre Studies also draws on and gives examples of a wide range of historical, cultural and contemporary theatre practices, which are well illustrated to enable students to visualise the different ways in which theatre is made and communicated. ISBN 0 340 75860 0

THE DRAMA AND THEATRE ARTS COURSE BOOKS. David Self
The book is organised in five sections, each of which explores a major period of theatre development. It also presents a range of material — extracts, illustrations, photographs and original text — selected to provide both a source of reference and a basis for creative work, in all branches of stagecraft.

DRAMA AND TRADITIONAL STORY FOR THE EARLY YEARS — Nigel Toye and Francis Prendiville. Foreword by Jonothan Neelands
This is a book that looks at how drama has its basis in good early years practice. Most early years practitioners are doing some drama and are edging towards more structured work. The text will help them go further because it is practical and accessible, offering: . 16 Full dramas, More than thirty starting-points from which to develop new dramas. The tried and tested example dramas are based on traditional stories.

DRAMA CURRICULUM FOR KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST GRADE. HOOVES AND HORNS, FINS AND FEATHERS. Pamela Gerke and Helen Landalf
This new drama curriculum book offers an innovative approach to new drama in the classroom. Hooves and Horns, Fins and Feathers revolves around a theme of students "in role" as nature photographers who are preparing for a journey to study wild animals. This book also includes a full script by author L.E McCullough, of a native American tale from the Maidu people of California, suitable for performance by students. ISBN 1 57525 121 3.

DRAMA CURRICULUM FOR SECOND AND THIRD GRADES. MAIL AND MYSTERY, FAMILY AND FRIENDS. Pamela Gerke and Helen Landalf
This new drama curriculum book offers an innovative approach to new drama in the classroom. Mail, Mystery, Family and Friends is based on the context of students "in role" as stamp designers who, while designing a postage stamp series, become involved in the case of "The Mystery Letter." This book also includes a full script by Pamela Gerke of a native American tale from the Lushootseed Salish of Western Washington State, suitable for performance by students. ISBN 1 57525 188 4

DRAMA. DANCE. SINGING. Teacher Resource Book. Edited by John Nicholas
This collection of drama, dance and singing lesson activities has been drawn from a bank of ideas used by the Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools teachers. Lessons include speech and drama exercises, games and improvisations often developed as a response to emotions. Dance activities include warm-ups, basic dance positions, improvisation, versatile dance exercises and routines while the singing activities help to develop rhythm and notation as well as providing enjoyable games to develop the voice. Activities can be adapted for large or small group use and are suitable for 6-16 year olds in a fun yet challenging way.
ISBN 0 953 7770 2 2

DRAMA EDUCATION AND SPECIAL NEEDS. Ed. by Andy Kempe
This book presents the practical experiences of a number of teacher who have used drama in their work with young people (5-19 year-olds) who have a wide range of special individual needs. Through reflecting on their own developing practice, the contributors able to recount what they and their students have learned, and to pass it on in a way which will encourage other teachers to try out ideas of their own.

DRAMA FOR LEARNING — Dorothy Heathcote’s Mantle of the Expert Approach to Education. Dorothy Heathcote and Gavin Bolton
Drama for Learning pushes the boundaries of learning, using drama as an impetus for productive learning across the curriculum, from language arts to history, maths and science.

DRAMA FOR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN. Ann B. McClintock. HB
Planned for a relatively small space, with the minimum of special equipment, the activities in this book have all been developed and tested by the author herself, with the childrens’ enthusiastic co-operation.

DRAMA FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. Ann Cattanach
Drama can be used as a means of helping and healing those people who have special needs. The book concentrates on the practical methods of dramatical exploration which can be shared with groups or individuals. Dramatherapy can be used with adults or children, individuals or groups.

DRAMA IN PRIMARY ENGLISH TEACHING — Suzi Clipson-Boyles
This book aims to provide primary teachers with drama opportunities for their pupils as required by the National Curriculum Order for English, and includes activities relating to the range of fiction and non-fiction outlined in the National Literacy Framework.

THE DRAMA IDEAS BANK — Brilliant Ideas for Improvisation and Mine. Mary Brooks
The Drama Ideas Bank provides teachers who are non-specialists with an accessible introduction to using improvisation and mime as part of the Arts curriculum. The hundreds of one-off ideas in this easy-to-use resource book will help students to develop confidence and basic skills in drama and movement before they move into more comprehensive dramatic work. ISBN 1 84321 030 4

DRAMA JOURNEYS: INSIDE DRAMA LEARNING — Edited by Mary Mooney and Jennifer Nicholls
This book explores the artistic and teaching conventions of various drama forms, inspiring a hands on approach to facilitating vibrant and innovative drama experiences in the primary school classroom. Relating to the New South Wales Creative Arts K-6 Syllabus, Drama Journeys is a must-have for primary teachers everywhere. ISBN 0 86819 696 7

DRAMA LESSONS FOR FIVE TO ELEVEN-YEAR-OLDS. Judith Ackroyd and Jo Boulton
This book offers an exciting and varied range of tried and tested lessons, carefully planned and easy-to-follow, tailor-made for the busy primary teacher. For each lesson plan, essential resources and timing information are given, along with helpful suggestions for differentiation and follow-up activities. ISBN 1 85346 739 1

DRAMA LESSONS IN ACTION — Antoinette Line
Resource material for teachers of junior and secondary age pupils with lessons taught through improvisation. These are not presented as "model lessons" but provide ideas for adaptation and further development.

DRAMA LINKS: TEACHING DRAMA WITH THE ENGLISH FRAMEWORK Lorraine Harrison
Drama Links provides simple step-by-step guidance to ten engaging and exciting drama strategies. These structured and controlled strategies can be attempted in the classroom without the need to clear space. They not only fulfil the requirements of the drama objectives in the English Framework, but also provide a stimulating and meaningful approach to essential texts. ISBN 0-340-84654-2

DRAMA PLAY — Bringing Books to Life Through Drama for 4—7 Year-Olds. Kay Hiatt
Helping you plan and deliver drama as a key tool for improving literacy, this book is packed with "read it and run with it" activities. These show how to use stories in combination with basic drama techniques in order to raise standards in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Illustrated in colour, it: exploits children’s love of good stories and role-play in order to make learning fun. Provides clear and easy-to-use activities that will enhance understanding of basic drama techniques for teachers and children. Includes a checklist to help senior managers assess the whole-school impact of these activities. Offers templates for easy planning. Fun and accessible, this book is essential for teachers and support staff in Foundation settings and Key Stage 1 classrooms. It shows you how to incorporate key texts into your teaching in a creative and enjoyable way. ISBN 1 84312 178 6

DRAMA 7-11 — Developing Primary Teaching Skills. Neil Kitson and Ian Spiby
A practical guide to teaching drama which provides a clear and coherent framework together with a theoretical underpinning which teachers can use to create their own drama lessons.

DRAMASCRIPTS / KEY TEXTS 2 Edited by Martin Lewis and John Rainer.
Key Texts is a collection of ten extracts from titles on set or recommended lists, including East is East, Miss Julie, Metamorphosis and After Juliet. Exploring scripts from different times and cultures, this volume provides inspiring opportunities for performance and study. ISBN 0 19 832180 5

DRAMA SCRIPTS. Series Editor. John O’Conner
Each play has four to ten parts, and several require one or two choruses. Titles in this popular series for schools include:
Heaven and Earth. 8 short plays by David Calcutt ISBN 0 7487 6017 2.
Henry V and the Disappearing Playhouse. John O’Conner. ISBN 0 17 432666 1
(Please enquire as to other titles available in this series)

DRAMA STRATEGIES — New Ideas from London Drama. Edited by Ken Taylor
A collection of ideas and lessons for drama teaching developed by teachers in the Islington division of London Drama. Including detailed and practical lesson plans giving advice on organising the drama, possible outcomes and dealing with potential problems. Photocopiable pages for use as props where required.

DRAMA TECHNIQUES IN LANGUAGE LEARNING — A Resource Book of Communication Activities for Language Teachers. Alan Maley and Alan Duff
This book offers a large selection of techniques for use at all levels which focus learners’ attention on communicative tasks or activities. These involve the whole personality of the learner and provide real reasons for expressing feelings and opinions.

DRAMA WITHIN ENGLISH — A Collection of drama pieces for KS3. Lesson plans photocopiable student pages. West
This is aimed at all ability groups at Key Stage 3 and provides an introduction to a wide range of dramatic genres from monologues to the absurd. The book contains photocopiable drama scripts, which allow pupils to enjoy practising drama techniques, as well as building confidence and improving English and literacy skills. Lesson notes support the scripts and offer a variety of classroom-based activities to cover drama objectives, as outlined in the National curriculum and the framework for English at Key Stage 3. The notes enable teachers, specialist and non-specialist alike, to make links between these objectives and other demands within English. ISBN 0 237 52386 8

DRAMATHERAPY — Theory and Practice for Teachers and Clinicians. Edited by Sue Jennings. HB
This book is intended as a definitive text for the clinical practitioner or teacher who wishes to use role-play and enactment in the context of therapeutic work. It is not therefore written just for the dramatherapist but for all whose work involves the subject.

DRAMATHERAPY WITH FAMILIES GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS — Waiting in the Wings. Sue Jennings. HB
This book is the first to present a working framework for drama-therapists, social workers, family and marital therapists, and others conducting groups. This framework primarily deals with dramatherapy in the non-clinical setting such as family centres, residential childrens’ homes, social services resources and intermediate treatment centres.

DRAMA 5-14 — A Practical Approach to Classroom Drama. Irené Rankin
In this book, Rankin has devised easy-to-follow lesson plans, many of which use themes and topics that are already familiar to pupils. By following the clearly presented guidelines for each lesson, teachers will soon build up their confidence in teaching drama, and through this, develop a growing enjoyment in working with their classes.

DRAMA, LITERACY AND MORAL EDUCATION 5-11. Joe Winston
This book is of great interest to all teachers and student teachers who wish to harness the power of drama and story for the purposes of social and moral education and in the support of the National Literacy Strategy. This book provides documented schemes of work in the form of lesson plans for each of the primary year groups, with clearly defined objectives and criteria for assessment, all of which have been successfully developed and trialled by the author with the support of classroom teachers.

DRAMA THROUGH THE AGES. Mary Berry and Michael Clamp
This book is to inspire lower secondary school students to explore literature through active and varied approaches. It is divided into thematic sections with illustrations to help place the writings in context. The suggested activities and notes are for group work and individual study.

DRAMA WITH CHILDREN. Sarah Philips
This book provides practical ideas for introducing drama activities into the English class, including role play, mime, chants, puppets, and short plays. As well as developing speaking and pronunciation, drama helps children develop self-confidence and express their imagination, personalities, and creativity. This book shows how activities can be integrated into day-to-day teaching, as well as providing inspiration for performances at open days or end-of-term shows.

DRAMA WORKS! Chris Stubbs. (Classmate Books)
This handbook for educational drama is intended for use with students throughout the secondary age range. Whatever your level of experience at teaching drama, there is a wealth of material here for you.

DRAMA WORLDS — A Framework for Process Drama. Cecily O’Neill
Examines the complex improvised event called process drama and identifies it as an essential part of today’s theatre. Cecily O’Neill considers process drama’s sources and its connections with more familiar kinds of improvisation.

DRAMA WORKSHOPS FOR ANGER MANAGEMENT AND OFFENDING BEHAVIOUR. James Thompson
The Blagg! and Pump! drama workshops combine dynamic drama techniques to explore issues of anger management and offending behaviour. They can easily be adapted to suit the particular needs or backgrounds of a variety of groups with behavioural problems, such as offending, aggressive or violence. Each programme consists of a course of dramatic exercises which are sufficiently flexible to accommodate restrictions imposed by time, space or numbers.

THE DRAMATIC ARTS AND CULTURAL STUDIES — Acting Against the Grain. Kathleen S. Berry. With an Introduction by Dorothy Heathcote
In this book, the author presents a wide range of contemporary theories borrowed from cultural studies. She enhances these theories with practical implications that support dramatic artists in their struggle to create multiple realities for a postmodern future. The first five chapters of this introductory text mix theory and practice; the last chapter provides questioning strategies and conventions that can be used in actual sessions to deconstruct scripted or improvised dramatic texts. ISBN 0 8153 3727 2

THE DRAMATIC DIFFERENCE — Drama in the Preschool and Kindergarten Classroom. Victoria Brown & Sarah Playdell
Dramatic play offers the perfect medium for young children to solve problems, express emotion, develop critical thinking skills, engage in socialization, and develop a sense of self. The Dramatic Difference will help preschool and kindergarten teachers, drama specialists, and day care providers create an environment where potential for learning through drama is limitless as a child’s imagination. ISBN 0 325 00121 9

EDUCATIONAL MUSICALS PRESENTS POTTY PANTOS Funny, Unique and Quirky Short Pantomimes for Children. With CD
DARING DICK WHITTINGTON by Anthony James Music by Tim Spencer, Katherine Brooks & Daniel Hewitt.
ALADDIN’S LUMP by Anthony James Music by Tim Spencer
JACK AND THE BIG STORK by Anthony James
GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE SCARES by Anthony James

FIRST AND BEST IN EDUCATION— Afterglow and other plays by Kieth West ISBN 1 86083 727 1

FIRST AND BEST IN EDUCATION — Behind the Scenes. Martin Dobbs. ISBN 1 86083 692 5

FIRST AND BEST IN EDUCATION — Further Escapes Into Drama. Chris Ogden
The structures in this book are intended to help teachers to address some of the areas mentioned in the programmes of study for English and are designed to build on the children’s previous experiences in drama. All of the structures have been used in the primary school and can be freely adapted to suit individual groups.

FIRST AND BEST IN EDUCATION — A GCSE Drama Course Book. P.M Jamieson
This book offers the student a complete course of activities appropriate to current GCSE syllabuses. The core text covers the practical options common to all the current examination boards. Guided by the teacher, pupils can work their way through the sort of improvised and scripted work that will allow clear opportunities for assessment and monitoring progress throughout the course. Activities are clearly described and are supported by guidelines for successful performance.

FIRST AND BEST IN EDUCATION — Multi-Purpose Drama/English Workbook Key Stages 3-4. M. Andrew Rice-Oxley
Versatile material for specialist drama teachers, specialist English teachers, and hybrid English teachers who like to include drama in their teaching programme. Topics for drama, oral work and writing; group work and media work.

FIRST AND BEST IN EDUCATION — The Actors’ Lab Workshops. A Book of Acting exercises. (Advanced Level). Robin Wilson. ISBN 1 86083 639 9

FIRST STAGE — A Drama Handbook for Schools and Youth Theatres. Ginny Graham
This invaluable handbook offers a wide range of creative ideas and practical advice to all those working with young people on the organisation and content of drama sessions, as well as the performance of both scripted and devised plays.

FIRST YOU SIT ON THE FLOOR — A Guide To Developing a Youth Theatre Troupe. Michael Burns
Author/teacher Michael Burns knows from experience how to develop new original theatre pieces on topics that matter to today’s kids, from substance abuse, teen sexuality, and violence prevention to respect for the differently abled. He shows you how to provide both a serious education in theatre arts and a real working ensemble involving acting and improvisational training, group writing exercises, scenario development, a unique "high tech/low tech" approach to production and finding and creating untraditional performance spaces. ISBN 0 325 00458 7

FOCUS ON TUDOR LIFE. TUDOR THEATRE. Moira Butterfield.
Tudor Theatre looks at the vibrant theatrical life of Tudor times: the buildings, plays, playwrights and players, relationships with court, excitements and dangers of life on the stage.
Focus on Tudor life combines a fact-filled text with full coloured illustrations and suggestions of places to visit to offer a fascinating portrait of this most important era in Britain’s history. A childrens textbook. ISBN 0 7496 6452 5

GAMESTERS’ HANDBOOK — 140 Games for Teachers and Group Leaders. Donna Brandes and Howard Phillips
This book has been welcomed by teachers and group leaders running every kind of group session. It is an invaluable collection, offering 140 different activities, exercises and strategies, which the authors have tried and tested through years of teaching experience.

THE GAMESTERS’ HANDBOOK 2 — Donna Brandes and John Norris

THE GAMESTERS’ HANDBOOK 3 — Donna Brandes and John Norris
A collection of valuable games for developing self-awareness, confidence, assertiveness, decision-making skills, trust, and also just for fun.

THE GCSE DRAMA COURSE BOOK — For Use With All GCSE Drama Specifications. Andy Kempe
The process of playmaking. Characterisation. Dramatic style. Drama in movement and sound. Tackling issues through drama. Responding to plays.
This is firmly based on practical explorations of how to make, perform and respond to drama. It employs a wide range of methods to cover research, improvisation, script writing, design and presentation. The resources used to simulate drama are exciting and varied, ranging from photo-love stories and poems to fine art and contemporary plays. ISBN 0 7487 6773 8

GCSE DRAMA FOR EDEXCEL. Ken Taylor and Jos Leeder
Covering all aspects of the course this book provides a host of opportunities for students to develop a creative and imaginative approach to making and studying theatre. ISBN 0-340-80151-4

GCSE ENGLISH —YORK PERSONAL TUTORS. DRAMA
Your Personal Tutor will become invaluable throughout your course and in the build-up to your exams. Each subject is explained in plain language and under the guidance of the Personal Tutor you will identify which areas you need to concentrate on. So, by the time the exams come around, you will feel confident and fully prepared.
ISBN 0 582 40421 5

GCSE ENGLISH —YORK PERSONAL TUTORS. ENGLISH SHAKESPEARE ISBN 0 582 40426 6

GCSE DRAMA FOR OCR
David Cross and Christopher Reynolds
Written by experienced examiners this book will provide a tailor-made support for OCR GCSE Drama Course and examination. Throughout the book there is advice about what the examiners will be looking for plus top tips to improve your grade.
ISBN 0 435 18610 8

THE GEESE THEATRE HANDBOOK — Drama with Offenders and People at Risk. Ed by Clarke Baim, Sally Brookes and Alun Mountford.
This book explains the thinking behind the company’s approach to applied drama with offenders and people at risk of offending, including young people. It also contains over hundred exercises with explanations, instructions and suggestions to help practitioners develop their own style and approach. The materials can be readily adapted to other settings including conflict resolution, restorative justice and interpersonal skills training. ISBN 1 872 870 67 8

GETTING STARTED IN THEATRE. Linda Pinnell
An introduction to the world of drama and performance. This activity-driven text begins with an historical overview, covering classical through 20th-century theatre. Taking students step-by-step and providing exercises designed to get students involved, Getting Started in Theatre is a wonderful introduction to theatre.

GREAT SCENES FROM MINORITY PLAYWRIGHTS — Marsh Cassady
Seventy-four scenes of cultural diversity.

THE HANDBOOK OF DRAMATHERAPY. Sue Jennings, Ann Cattanach, Steve Mitchell, Anna Chesner and Brenda Meldrum
Provides a comprehensive base for theory and practice and will be an invaluable resource for all mental health professionals as well as for students of dramatherapy and theatre.

HANDBOOK OF RECREATIONAL GAMES. Neva L. Boyd
This book contains the rules for many common games that children play, often without knowing the full extent of the game, and instructions for many other games they probably have never heard of. Eighteen categories of games are covered with up to 59 games (plus variations) in a category.

A HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE TEACHER’S SURVIVAL GUIDE. Raina S. Ames
‘Often, theatre teachers emerge by default. They may be young English or speech teachers who participated in a few plays in high school. They may not be particularly comfortable being the extracurricular drama director, but by lack of seniority, the task falls to them to run a theatre program… This book is intended to serve as a guide for teachers of any background experience…" Raina S. Ames. HB ISBN 0-87830-201-8
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HODDER ENGLISH GOLD: ROMEO AND JULIET. Karen Blake and Lynette Newman
This series combines access to a quality English programme with emphasis on basic skills to support for students working at levels 2 to 4 of the National Curriculum. The course has been carefully constructed in association with the Basis Skills Agency to ensure readability and accessibility, whilst offering students full coverage of the English National Curriculum.
Of Mice and Men — Sue Hackman and Alan Howe
Our Day Out — John Rowely and Dave Watkinson
Romeo And Juliet — Karen Blake and Lynette Newman

HOOVES AND HORNS, FINS AND FEATHERS: Drama Curriculum for Kindergarten and First Grade. Pamela Gerke and Helen Landalf
This offers an innovative approach to teaching drama in the classroom. An overall context connects the lessons while teaching basic drama skills, role drama, dramatic response to literature, and play production. ISBN 1 57525 188 4.
101 GAMES FOR BETTER BEHAVIOUR Jenny Mosley and Helen Sonnet
This practical book includes games that will help children to explore the five areas highlighted in the SEAL resources: self-awareness, managing feelings, motivation, empathy and social skills. Through these exiting games and activities, children will learn that an effective community is built on co-operation, tolerance and enjoyment. ISBN 1 85503 401 8

101 GAMES FOR SELF-ESTEEM. Jenny Mosley and Helen Sonnet
101 Games For Self-Esteem will enable teachers to share in the fun, humour and friendship of games, with the positive knowledge that these childhood experiences will help shape the adult lives of their pupils. ISBN 1 85503 351

101 GAMES FOR SOCIAL SKILLS, Jenny Mosley and Helen Sonnet.
101 Games For Social Skills is packed with creative and dynamic games that will help children to develop positive relationships and to learn the skills of healthy interactions. Written by the same authors as the popular 101 Games For Self-Esteem, these games are based on the authors’ extensive hands on experience. The book includes some tried and tested, as well as some brand new games. They are suitable for schools, youth groups, young adults’ groups, health departments and social services. ISBN 1 85503 370 4

I AM THE STORY — The Art of Puppetry in Education and Therapy. Caroline Astell-Burt
Puppets are fun and joy for everyone, but they can also be a major tool in helping self-expression and communication involving even the most withdrawn person in decision-making and activity. From helping people with disabilities to early years literacy work, as well as projects for development in the Third World, the art of puppetry provides the inspiration and motivation needed to encourage people to act for themselves. ISBN 0 285 63619 7

IDEAS THAT WORK IN DRAMA. Michael Theodorou
A book of practical ideas for work with drama classes and groups aged 11 to 18 The ideas are presented in careful stages in the sort of simple, direct language that teachers themselves will use to stimulate work in the classroom.

like yours. ISBN 1-84312-306-1 IMPROVE YOUR PRIMARY SCHOOL THROUGH DRAMA. Rachel Dickinson, Jonothan Neelands and Shenton Primary School
This easy-to-use and comprehensive guide to school improvement through drama is a perfect tool for whole staff development and involvement. Staff and pupils at Shenton show, through their own experiences, how drama can improve the quality of learning and the quality of life in a school

IMPROV FOR ACTORS — Dan Diggles
This insightful guide shows actors, teachers, and students how to develop specific improvisational skills that guarantee improv performances and scripted theatre that are alive, exciting, and a unique expression of those involved. Through innovative lessons from veteran actor and improv teacher Dan Diggles. ISBN 158115 325 2


IMPROVISATION FOR ACTORS AND WRITERS — A Guidebook for Improv lessons in Comedy. Bill Lynn. Foreword by Kip King
"This is a great book for beginners in the art of improvisation as it also tells the reader what his own responsibilities are as a student in an improv class — how to handle constructive criticism without taking it personally — and what you need to bring to the table as a team player." — Charna Halpern, Director of ImprovOlympic in Chicago and ImprovOlympic West in Los Angeles. The only living creator of long form improvisation. ISBN 1 56608 094 0

IMPROVISATION: PROJECT AND PRACTICE. Robert G. Newton
This book deals with the results obtained from an improvisation course run in a Theatre Club, — what went well and what did not. In addition to comments by members of the group and several exercises, many points are taken up dealing with improvisation in general.

IMPROVISE. Scene form the inside out. Nick Napier
For more than 20 years of directing, teaching, and participating in improvisation, Mick Napier has watched thousands of scenes. His experience has led him to continually question why and how scenes work or don’t work and what one must do in order for a scene to be successful. In this book, he takes an irreverent but constructive look at the art and practice of improvised scenes. ISBN 0 325 00630 X

IN THE BEGINNING … — Edited by Christopher Jowett and Amanda Price
This collection of essays and "fragments" marks the occasion of Professor Martin Banham’s retirement as Director of the Workshop Theatre, University of Leeds. Contributors, whilst focussing upon Martin Banham’s achievements in Leeds, also discuss the evolutionary development of Theatre Studies as an academic discipline in Britain, the nature of the academic "Space" Theatre Studies defines for its students, and the changes currently being wrought in the subject area due to institutional restructuring. Above all, each of the contributors bears testimony to Martin Banham’s unique vision which both brought the Workshop Theatre into being and has sustained and developed its work throughout the past three decades. ISBN 1 901439 01 1

INTERACTIVE RESEARCH IN DRAMA IN EDUCATION. David Davis
In this unique book Dorothy Heathcote represents and develops, for contemporary schools, her seminal approach to drama education. There are contributions by other major authorities in her field, Gavin Bolton and Jim Fiennes, commented upon and extended by four research students who are all practising drama teachers. The papers were originally presented at a major international conference at Birmingham in 1996 and have been developed subsequently.

INTRODUCTION TO DRAMATHERAPY — PERSON AND THRESHOLD. Salvo Pitruzzella
This book provides a theoretical framework for the practice of dramatherapy, and examines the relationship between the "self" and the " other"; the understanding of which, the author argues, is key to harnessing the full potential of dramatherapy as a healing medium. ISBN 1 58391 975 9

INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE ARTS. A 36-Week Action Handbook. Teacher’s Guide. Suzi Zimmerman
A matching companion guide to the Introduction to theatre Arts Student Handbook. This guide includes forms and worksheets for: 1. Lesson plans 2. A weekly calendar 3. Substitute teacher survival guide 4. Making posters 5. Various evaluations 6. Unit tests 7. Fundraising ideas. ISBN 1 56608 091 6

INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE ARTS — A 36-week Action Handbook. Student Handbook. Suzi Zimmerman
A Student-friendly, teacher-friendly workbook. Study units for an entire year of classroom activities 1. Getting Started 2. Evaluation 3. Scene Work 4.Acting 5. Characterisation 6. Publicity 7. Play Production 8. Theatre History 9. Games and Improv 10. Future Planning.

JUST IMAGINE — Drama and Dressing-up for Children aged five to nine. Robina Beckles Willson and Lyn Gray
" Just Imagine" presents inspiration for children’s drama in its many varied forms, from simple games and activities, to puppets and plays. The suggestions for the costumes and accessories help create the characters and fantasy worlds introduced by drama. ISBN 0 947882 23 5

KCP SHORT PLAYS
Written by experienced teachers, all KCP books have been trialled in the classrooms of a wide variety of schools. The activities are designed to work across a range of abilities and, being photocopiable, can easily be customised to your own specific needs.
Short Plays for Juniors — A Copiable Resource. ISBN 1 90236 126 1
Short Plays for Juniors Book 2 — A Copiable Resource. ISBN 1 90236 127 X
Short Plays Bullying — A Copiable Resource. ISBN 1 84321 026 8
The Romans — A Copiable Resource. ISBN 1 90236 185 7
The Tudors — A Copiable Resource. ISBN 1 90236 186 5
The Egyptians — A Copiable Resource. ISBN 1 90236 138 5
Greek Myths and Legends — A Copiable Resource ISBN1 90236 184 9
Drama Works. An introduction To Drama and Dramatic Skills. — A Copiable Resource ISBN1 84321 031 2
Britain in World War II — A Copiable Resource ISBN1 90236 139 3
The Victorians — A Copiable Resource ISBN1 90236 187 3

KEY IDEAS DRAMA — John Airs and Chris Ball
This book includes full- colour photographs of children’s drama and classroom displays; tried-and -tested dramas for children to perform; clearly defined aims for each drama; step-by-step guidance for managing a drama; links to other National Curriculum topics and a variety of extension activities.

KIDS TAKE THE STAGE — Helping Young People Discover the Creative Outlet of the Theatre. Lenka Peterson and Dan O’Connor. Foreword by Paul Newman
If you want to direct kids in the constructive activities of putting on shows in drama clubs, churches, and neighbourhood groups — and release the power of their creative potential as well — you’ll find this resource invaluable.

LAMDA — ANTHOLOGY OF VERSE AND PROSE — Introduction by Andrew Motion

LAMDA —MEANING, FORM AND PERFORMANCE. Paul Ranger
An entertaining and enlightening examination of the techniques and approaches which enable a performer to make writer’s words ‘live’ in the audience’s mind. Though specifically geared to LAMDA Medal and Recital Diploma candidates, the book will prove invaluable to anyone interested in the nature of performing. Among other issues, it tackles the specifics of speaking prose, lyrical and narrative verse, sonnets, performing Shakespeare and other playwrights reading aloud.

THE LAMDA GUIDE TO ENGLISH LITERATURE.
A thorough overview of the major movements in literature and drama from the Middle Ages to the 1990s, from Chaucer and Langland to John Godber and Martin Amis. Key authors and their most important characteristics are identified, together with an indication of their influence on later periods. In addition, the book works as a reading list for those who wish to explore further the work of a particular author, group or period. ISBN 1 84002 011 3

THE LANGUAGE OF DRAMA. David Birch
This book is about the critical strategies that can be used to understand the dynamic processes involved in writing, reading, analysis, rehearsal, production and reception of drama in both the classroom and the professional theatre.

THE LANGUAGE OF DRAMA. Kieth Sanger
This book is unique in offering students hands-on practical experience of textual analysis focused on drama. Written in a clear user-friendly style by a practising teacher, it combines practical activities with texts, followed by commentaries and suggestions for further reading. Aimed at A-Level and beginning undergraduate students. ISBN 0 415 21423 8

LEARNING TO TEACH DRAMA 11-18. Andy Kempe and Helen Nicholson
This comprehensive guide to teaching drama takes the reader from initial questions — Why teach Drama? How do I apply to become a Drama teacher? — through to developing a career in school. It helps the reader to develop subject knowledge; plan courses; manage classrooms; monitor and assess work; and become a complete professional. In addition, it explains how trainee and newly qualified teachers can work with their mentors to best advantage. Illustrated throughout with case studies and practical examples, the book is a one-stop resource for the aspiring drama teacher. ISBN 0 8264 4841 0

LEARNING THROUGH THEATRE — New Perspectives on Theatre in Education. Edited by Tony Jackson
Aiming to stimulate and inform, it will be of practical interest to teachers, educationalists, theatre practitioners and students of drama and education alike.

LEARNING TO TEACH DRAMA — A Case Narrative Approach. Ed. by Joe Norris, Laura A. McCammon, Carole S. Miller. Foreword by Judy and Lee S. Shulman. Afterword by Jean Clandinin
This is a new book for drama teachers about putting drama education theory into practice and preparing for the contextual variables that lie ahead. It is the next best thing to actual classroom experience. IT is the next-best thing to actual classroom experience, enabling teachers to think through "What do I do if … ?" scenarios and experience vicariously a broad range of teaching situations. ISBN 0 325 00228 2

LET THE SHADOWS SPEAK — Developing children’s language through shadow puppetry. Franzeska G. Ewart
This book is intended for teachers looking for effective and exciting ways to help children express themselves — be it a developing bilingual, a child with learning difficulties or the high-flyer bored with the traditional reading book and needing a challenge. It is surprisingly easy to do in the classroom. From simple shapes cut out of black card backed with cellophane can emerge truly magical images that can be used to support the curriculum in Mathematics and Language.

LET’S IMPROVISE — Becoming Creative, Expressive and Spontaneous Through Drama. Milton E. Polsky
"A gold mine of a book, filled with exciting ideas and materials or the teacher wanting to use drama creatively. The philosophy is sound and the activities fresh and inventive for all levels from elementary school through senior citizens." — Tom Behm, President, Children’s Theatre Association of America

LITERACY ALIVE! Drama Projects for Literacy Learning — Judith Ackroyd
Literacy Alive! provides teachers with invaluable guidance on how to approach the teaching of Literacy through drama to students at Key stages 1 and 2. This book provides examples of how drama can be used to promote a range of literacy skills. It combines the rationale for teaching literacy through drama, and provides practical lesson plans plus guidance on developing further classroom projects.

LUCKY DIP DRAMA — George Scarisbrick
A varied collection of short plays for two, three, four or more characters for use in education. There is also an additional group of play scripts for the users to "add-to, alter and adapt."

MACBETH ON THE LOOSE — Robert Walker
HEINEMAN COLLECTION
Macbeth in the Loose is a humorous play aimed at Key Stage 3 students. It is fun accessible introduction to Shakespeare which can either be read in class or performed on the stage. ISBN 0 435 23333 5

MAIL AND MYSTERY, FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Drama Curriculum for Second and Third Grades. Pamela Gerke and Helen Landalf
This offers an innovative approach to teaching drama in the classroom. An overall context connects the lessons while teaching basic drama skills, role drama, dramatic response to literature, and play production. ISBN 1 57525 188 4

MAKING A LEAP — Theatre of Empowerment. A Practical Handbook for Creative Drama Work with Young People. Sara Clifford and Anna Herrmann. Foreword by Alec Davison
Suitable for use by both experienced theatre practitioners and beginners, the book provides a model that is adaptable for work with diverse groups of young people over different timescales — a day, a week, or a period of months.

MAKING SENSE OF DRAMA — A Guide to Classroom Practice. Jonothan Neelands
This is a straightforward and accessible account of how to approach drama in the classroom. It is based firmly on the most recent thinking of leading drama theorists, but translate their ideas into terms which teachers can use.

MASKWORK. Jennifer Foreman. With Photographs by Richard Penton
This book is a valuable resource for the artist, lecturer or teacher working in theatre, drama, dance, design and across a whole range of performing arts activities. Every project gives useful background information before mask-making, and places the masks in their cultural, spiritual and social contexts. The book is richly illustrated with photographs documenting mask-making techniques and illustrating original mask-making materials from many cultures worldwide. ISBN 0 7188 2948 4

MEDIASCRIPTS — Resourcing Media in the Framework for Teaching English. Scripts Edited by Simon Page and Mark Warner. Activities written by Jonathan Morgan.
This comprehensive collection of media scripts for Key Stage 3 is designed to resource the National Curriculum and Framework Objectives for teaching media in English. ISBN 0 435 23334 3

MIDDLE MANIA! Imaginative Theatre Projects for Middle Schools Actors. Maureen Brady Johnson
Continue the journey with more imaginative theatre projects for young performers in Middle Mania Two! This book will help you use drama to bring youngsters together in creative, collaborative ways. Middle Mania Two! Is a great tool for fostering a drama-healthy curriculum that can create a safe space i0 students learn to trust and risk. ISBN 1 57525 329 1

MINUTE MONOLOGUES FOR KIDS - Contemporary Scene Study Pieces for Kids. Ruth Mae Roddy
Here is a collection of contemporary speeches of shorter duration for boys and girls 7 to 11. Each has been timed to run approximately one minute or slightly less, durations more suitable to the auditor as well as the memorization capabilities of the ages represented. A convenient, lined worksheet accompanies each speech.
ISBN 0 940669 45 5

MODELLING & ACTING FOR KIDS — From Babies to Teens — a Step by Step Guide to Success. Janice Hally
This practical handbook is for anyone thinking of entering the world of child modelling and acting. In easy steps, it will you how to find an agent, how to prepare for auditions, what to expect on a photographic shoot, film location, or television studio, how to make one job lead to another while avoiding stress for the working child, how to cope with success and handle problems. ISBN 0 7136 6797 4

MORE THEATRE GAMES FOR YOUNG PERFORMERS. Suzi Zimmerman
A comprehensive guidebook with exercises, improvisations and activity planning guides to explain the how, when, what and why of theatre games for young performers. ISBN 1 5660 8 096 7

MOVING IS RELATING — Developing Interpersonal Skills Through Movement. Grades 3-6. Helen Landalf
Discover the excitement of learning through movement in the upper-elementary grades! Dance educator Helen Landalf guides readers step-by-step through twenty-four "teacher-friendly" lessons. Topics include identifying emotions, maintaining personal boundaries, inspiring trust, and creating through collaboration. Each carefully designed lesson is followed by questions for class discussion and ideas for extended learning activities. Introductory chapters focus on the basic concepts of teaching through movement. Both the classroom teacher and the studio dance teacher will find this book an invaluable addition to their libraries. ISBN 1 57525 123 X

MOVING THE EARTH Teaching Earth Science through Movement. Grades 3-6. Includes Teacher’s Guide. Helen Landalf
This book guides the teacher step-by-step in presenting innovative, movement-based lessons that teach such earth science topics as the rock cycle, warm and cold fronts, plate tectonics, erosion, volcanoes, and more. Each lesson includes information about the science topic, detailed instructions for directing students, musical suggestions, and tips for presenting the lesson in a limited amount of space. ISBN 1 57525 108 6

NELSON THORNES SHAKESPEARE
Nelson Thornes Shakespeare offers a flexible package that is deigned to enhance students’ knowledge, understanding and response, with particular reference to GCSE and AS Assessment Objectives and criteria.
Scene-by-scene features: Introduction: Points out a central feature to look out for as the plot develops. Performance: Carefully focused, practical suggestions for exploring Shakespeare’s stagecraft and the dramatic devices used in the play. Glossary: Extensive line-referenced notes provide clear explanations of words, phrases, and meaning. Comparison: Opportunities to consider the scene in the context of the play as whole. Summary: Ensures the plot is understood and provides a link to next scene. In addition, introductory essays provide focus on topics related to social, cultural and historical context.

Macbeth — Volume editor: Dinah Jurksaitis. ISBN 0 7487 6955 2
The Tempest — Volume editor: David Stone. ISBN 0 7487 6958 7
Romeo and Juliet — Volume editor: Duncan Beal. ISBN 0 7487 6956 0
The Merchant of Venice — Volume editor: Tony Farrell ISBN 0 7487 6957 9
Henry IV Part One — Volume editor: Lawrence Green ISBN 0 7487 6968 4
Julius Caesar — Volume editor: Mark Morris ISBN 0 7487 6959 5

The Teacher Resource Book contains six assignments ( four for GCSE and two for AS) which provide original approaches to coursework and give students a framework for their work. Features: Introductory sheets providing specific criteria for reaching desired grades in the study of Shakespeare in GCSE English, GCSE English Literature, and AS English Literature courses. Photocopiable worksheets with scene references and attractive illustrations. Themes of structure, language interpretation, character, context, staging. Discussion points for reading and response with the whole class. Individual work which can be used as a homework resource. Activity grids which provide useful mapping of themes to corresponding worksheets.

Macbeth — Volume editor: Dinah Jurksaitis. ISBN 0 7487 6961 7
The Tempest — Volume editor: David Stone. ISBN 0 7487 6965 X

The Merchant of Venice — Volume editor: Tony Farrell ISBN 0 7487 6963 3
Henry IV Part One — Volume editor: Lawrence Green ISBN 0 7487 6960 9
Julius Caesar — Volume editor: Mark Morris ISBN 0 7487 6967 6


NEW LONGMAN LITERATURE
These provide an excellent selection of popular modern fiction and are suitable for 14-18 year olds of all abilities. Notes and questions are provided at the beginning of each section to help guide the student’s understanding of key themes and language. A Programme of study practice skills required at GCSE.
THE DEVIL’S DISCIPLE — Bernard Shaw ISBN 0 582 43444 0
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NEW SPIRALS PLAYS. Series editor, John Townsend
Gulp and Gasp — John Townsend. A play for four parts. ISBN 0 7487 6681 2
Radio and Riff-Raff — Chris Culshaw. A play of two acts for up to 12 parts. ISBN 0 7487 6684 7
TV Hospital — Angela Griffiths. ISBN 0 7487 6683 9
Murder at Muckleby Manor. John Townsend. ISBN 0 7487 6682 0

THE NORTH FACE OF SHAKESPEARE — Activities for Teaching the Plays. James Stredder. With a foreword by Cicely Berry
This book includes over 200 activities, exercises and games and is divided in two sections. The first presents the case for using active and dramatic methods and then addresses approaches to teaching language, narrative and character in Shakespeare’s plays. The second section focuses on the principles and organisation of practical work and drama workshops. The book will be a valuable resource for teachers of English, Drama and Performance Studies, whether in schools, colleges or universities, and for theatre and drama practitioners whose professional lives include organising and leading workshops. ISBN 0 95474 070 X

ON BEING A DRAMA ADJUDICATOR — extracts from Rona Laurie’s Festivals and Adjudication. Edited, and with an additional chapter, by Colin Dolley
Many adjudicators have gained much benefit from reading the book Festivals and Adjudication, written by adjudicator and past chairman of the Guild of Drama Adjudicators, Rona Laurie. Now this book is regrettably out of print, this is a slimmed down and up-dated version of a classic text that will provide valuable help for those who wish to take on the demanding role of play adjudication and enable them to do their work equipped with Rona Laurie’s extensive experience and insight.

ON STAGE — Theatre Games and Activities for Kids. Lisa Barry-Winters
Have fun under the footlights and learn all about theatre with improvisational games such as freeze, party quirks, and gibberish; make puppets; discover makeup secrets; build a set; and set the stage. Includes several ready-to-use monologues, scenes, and short plays. Many activities require only an imagination or a few household materials. Whether playing alone or in a group, theatre fun is for everyone!

PAGE TO STAGE — A collection of Short Plays and Scenarios For Reading, Writing and Performing Drama at KS3. Edited by Mike Gould. ISBN 0 435 23337 8

PLANNING PROCESS DRAMA. Pamela Bowell and Brian S. Heap
Process drama is essentially improvisational and not based on a set script or story-board. As such, it plays an important part in creative drama-in-education. Distilled from their practice with pre- and in-service teachers, the authors identify the principles of process drama and illustrate them with a wide range of examples from across the age ranges. ISBN 1-85346 719 7

PLAY, DRAMA AND THOUGHT — The Intellectual Background to Dramatic Education. Richard Courtney
This important reference work is essential reading for drama educators, therapists, and others in the helping profession. The book looks at drama from a philosophical perspective, the psychology of drama, the author considers drama from a broader sociological and anthropological view giving us a glimpse of its importance in cultures distant from each other in time and space. It also shows how drama relates to intuition, symbolism, and the fundamental structure of human thought.

PLAYS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO READ AND PERFORM. Aidan Chambers
In this critical bookguide, Aidan Chambers sketches the historical background to plays written for and performed by children and young people. And in discussions of more than eighty plays and collections of one-act dramas he places children's theatrical literature in the context of children’s literature as a whole, a study here undertaken for the first time.

PLAYS WITH ATTITUDE — Warning these Plays are not for the faint-hearted. Andrew Fusek Peters and Polly Peters
These plays grab themes such as bullying, peer pressure, relationships, drinking and drugs
Dragon Chaser. ISBN 0 750 23728 7
Angelcake. ISBN 0 750 23729 5
Much Ado About Clubbing. ISBN 0 750 23727 9

THE POTENTIALS OF SPACES The Theory and Practise of Scenography and performance. Edited by Alison Oddey and Christine White.
The Potentials of Spaces interrogates the relationship between scenography and performance in contemporary dramatic activities. The book provides an illuminating platform for discussion concerning the interrelations between theatrical movement and gesture in physical space. The book breaks new ground on dramatic and spatial awareness within the topics of theatre. An essential text for those interested in, or studying, theatrical practise and scenography. ISBN 1 84150 137 9

PRACTICAL APPROACHES TO DRAMATHERAPY — The Shield of Perseus. Madeline Anderson-Warren and Roger Grainger. Preface by Anne Seymour
The book provides a comprehensive account of the history, theory and practice of drama and its therapeutic use. The authors explain the shape of the session, how dramatherapy works, and how it can be interpreted via myth, symbol and psychological theory. Work with individuals and groups is described, as are sessions with masks, improvisation, and use of scripts.

PRACTICAL DRAMA & THEATRE ARTS — A skilled-based introduction for student performers and technicians. David Chadderton
Concise, practical and readable, here is a really great introduction to the theory and practice of creating theatre. Written by an experienced teacher and practitioner, it makes an ideal starting point for students at school, at college or in a wider community to gain skills to succeed as performers, writers, directors and designers or technicians. ISBN 1 84285 010 5

PRACTICAL THEATRE — A Post 16 Approach. Edited by Sally Mackey
This comprehensive volume covers the practical aspects of the A-Level Theatre Studies/Performing Arts syllabuses and GNVQ Performing Arts. The book seeks to encourage practical work of quality by providing a rigorous framework of knowledge.

PREPARING FOR YOUR DIPLOMA IN DRAMA AND SPEECH — Kirsty N Findlay and Ken Pickering
Sound advice is given about preparing for performer’s and teaching diplomas. Easy to follow topics include preparing for practical examinations, answering written papers, shaping, writing and editing a thesis, academic referencing and structuring a bibliography. Examples of what the examiner is looking for in a candidate, common pitfalls and how valuable marks are lost unnecessarily are also included. ISBN 1 904557 11 2

THE PRIMARY PERFORMANCE HANDBOOK. Gaynor Davies
A practical, effective and easy-to-use guide for teachers who want to explore the presentation of drama in the primary school in more depth. Its rationale is a balance of practical activity and intellectual discipline.

PROGRESSION IN SECONDARY DRAMA. Andy Kempe and Marigold Ashwell
This book provides a clear conceptual framework for drama from 11-18, showing how students’ knowledge, skills and understanding can be built and developed throughout the secondary school years. The book clearly shows how progression can be monitored and assessed, so that improvement can be demonstrated from Key Stage 3 onwards. ISBN 0 435 18595 0

Q & A CAREERS GUIDES
RADIO, TV & FILM — The guide is ideal for anyone thinking about a career in radio, television or film or wanting to find out more about the variety of opportunities on offer. A useful list of contacts with web addresses is included. ISBN 0 85660 565 4
THE THEATRE — The guide is ideal for anyone thinking about a career in theatre or wanting to find out more about the variety of opportunities on offer. A useful list of contacts with web addresses is included. ISBN 0 85660 568 9

READERS THEATRE IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND JUNIOR HIGH CLASSROOM. Lois Walker
A Take Part Teacher’s Guide for using Readers Theatre as a springboard to language development. What is Readers Theatre? Readers Theatre strategies; Four specialized in-class applications for Readers Theatre; Casting, staging, and performing the readings; Two sample Readers Theatre scripts.

READY TO GO! Ideas for Drama Alison Chaplin
Ready to Go! is a lively series of ideas books providing instant activities for the busy primary teacher. The books cover key subject and skills areas, offering a wealth of fresh learning opportunities and reflecting current curriculum requirements.
Ideas for Drama Key Stages 1/P1 to 3 — ISBN 0 439 01779 3
Ideas for Drama Key Stages 2/P4 to 7 — ISBN 0 439 01780 7

REAL PLAYERS? Drama, Technology and Education. John Caroll, Michael Anderson and David Cameron. Foreword by Dorothy Heathcote.
Real Players? Brings together the performance world of educational drama and the real world digital environment inhabited by many young people. It illustrates the dramatic conventions drama teachers can bring to using interactive and online performances in their classrooms. Teachers and others working in drama will find this exploration of a new dimension of drama compelling and professionally enriching. It will also be of interest to teachers of ICT. ISBN 1 85856 365 8

RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES FOR DRAMA EDUCATION. Edited by Judith Ackroyd.
Drama education has been lacking a research methodology. This much needed text provides models constructed by leading researchers in the field and presented at the International Drama in Education Research Institute Conference in 2004.
Each chapter describes a different research methodology, explains how it was applied to the practice and outlines how teachers and other researchers can employ it in their own contexts. ISBN 1-85856-323-2

ROLE PLAY. Sandy Green. Ready, Steady, Play! Series editor: Sandy Green
Children start to role play from the moment they begin to imitate what they see around them. This imitative play helps them to make sense of their environment and to move on in their understanding of how things happen, and what it feels like to do something different or to be somebody else.
Role Play focuses on how drama can promote learning and development in the early years. ISBN 1-84312-147-6

ROLE RECONSIDERED — a re-evaluation of the relationship between teacher-in-role and acting. Judith Ackroyd. ISBN 1 85856 310 0
SCENES AND STAGES — Resourcing Drama in the Framework for Teaching English. Edited by John O’Connor. HB
This book provides Key Stage 3 students with an essential overview of major plays and playwrights while helping to meet the drama objectives of the Framework for Teaching English. ISBN 0 435 23331 9

SCHEMES FOR CLASSROOM DRAMA. Maggie Hulson
The schemes of work in this book provide clear, coherent, thought-provoking opportunities for drama teachers. They outline class lessons rooted in child-centred, humanising theory and practice, to help equip today’s young people to respond to the world as it is. ISBN 1 85856 376 3

SCHOLASTIC PERFORMANCE PLAYS — Fully photocopiable playscripts. Alison Chaplin
Each play contains a full photocopiable, original playscript; planned workshops with clear objectives that enable teachers and children to understand, explore and rehearse the plays, and help teachers to direct the plays for performance; production support notes with ideas for auditions, props, costumes and make-up; follow-up literacy activities
Available:
The Clown Who Couldn’t Smile —Starter for 5-7 year olds. Cast size: 32-40 ( with opportunities for non-speaking roles).Running Time: approximately 40 minutes. Genre: sentimental. ISBN 0439 01747 5
Peter’s Problem — Starter for 5-7 year olds. Cast size: 32-40 ( with opportunities for non-speaking parts). Running Time: approximately 40 minutes. Genre: Modern fairy tale. ISBN 0 439 01768 8
The War of Vegetables — Starter for 5-7 year-olds. Cast size: 18-22 ( with opportunities for non-speaking roles).Running Time: approximately 30 minutes. Genre: comedy. ISBN 0 439 01682 7

Crime Dosen’t Pay — Beginner for 7-9 year olds. Cast size: 22 Running Time: approximately 30 minutes. Genre: Classic fiction.
ISBN 0 439 01748 3
A Suitably Happy Ending — Beginner for 7-9 year olds. Cast size: 25 -30 (with opportunities for non-speaking roles). Running Time: approximately 30 minutes. Genre: comedy/modern fairy tale. ISBN 0 439 01684 3
The Witch Who Nicked Happiness — Beginner for 7-9 year olds. Cast size: 2O (with opportunities for non-speaking roles). Running Time: approximately 40 minutes. Genre: fairy tale. ISBN 0 439 01769 6

The Pied Piper of Hamelin —Intermediate for 8-10 year-olds. Cast size: 30 (with opportunities for non-speaking roles). Running Time: approximately 40 minutes. Genre: Traditional tale/narrative Verse ISBN 0 439 01683 5
Three Murders, a Suicide and a Near Miss —Intermediate for 8-10 year-olds. Cast size: 22. Running Time: approximately 45 minutes. Genre: Shakespeare/tragicomedy ISBN 0 439 01749 1
Whistle as You Walk Away — Intermediate for 8-10 year-olds. Cast size: 32 (with opportunities for non-speaking roles). Running Time: approximately 50 minutes. Genre: Historical Drama ISBN 0 439 01770 X

The Big Ship Sails — Advanced for 9-11 year olds. Cast size: 32+(with opportunities for non-speaking roles). Running Time: approximately 45 minutes. Genre: realistic drama/history. ISBN 0 439 01750 5
Hamlet, the Murder Mystery. — Advanced for 9-11 year-olds. Cast size: 24 Running Time: approximately 50 minutes. Genre: Shakespeare/tragicomedy ISBN 0 439 01771 8
Love Me Tender — Advanced for 9-11 year-olds. Cast size: 30 (with opportunities for non-speaking roles). Running Time: approximately 30 minutes. Genre: Shakespeare\Soap Opera. ISBN 0 439 01685 1

SCHOLASTIC WORKSHOP —Drama 5 to 7 — Alison Chaplin
SCHOLASTIC WORKSHOP —Drama 7 to 9 — Alison Chaplin
This series supports teachers in the primary classroom. They aim to help teachers introduce and develop specific aspects of craft and understanding within meaningful learning contexts to encourage children to use their own knowledge and skills.

THE SCRIPT SAMPLER — Extracts for Performance at GCSE. — Andy Kempe
This book is made up of 15 substantial extracts representing the full range of dramatic genres, from Shakespeare to the present day. Each "sample" can lead to a full presentation of about 20 minutes. As well as short introductions, every piece is accompanied by activities that offer opportunities for practical or written work, and discussion: "Understanding the text", Producing the scene", and "Further development." ISBN 0 7487 6510 7

SCRIPTS AND SKETCHES — New short plays for reading and performance. Edited by John O’Connor
This stimulating collection of original short plays for Key Stage 3 students is designed for use both in the English and Drama classrooms. ISBN 0 435 23330 0

SECONDARY STAGES — Revitalizing High School Theatre. Jeff Bennet. Foreword by D.B Sweeney
Secondary Stages combines in one volume everything a high school teacher needs to organize and implement a successful, dynamic theatre program. Bennett’s approach is based on a simple premise: that exposure to theatre can be utterly transforming experience for students — one that enables them to reach unimagined levels of personal, emotional, and intellectual growth. This book delivers hands-on techniques to make it all happen. ISBN 0 325 00313 0

SHORT PLAYS & LONGER PROJECTS — Tony Butterfield
This book contains — for the first time — plays and projects intended for learners (both young and old) seeking material which lies between a sketch and a formal play. The plays are short, the plots are unitary, the casts often large. There are endless opportunities for input by way of improvisation. There is a natural connection between the texted plays and the improvised projects. ISBN 0 9545112 0 4

SHORT SCENES AND MONOLOGUES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL ACTORS. By Mary Hall Surface.
Written by a leading playwright of theatre for young audiences, this book offers: Monologues with clear emotional turning points and transitions that allow an actor to explore a wide range of emotion; two and four actor scenes with strong relationships, specific objectives, and compelling physical circumstances; multiple-actor scenes, drawn from multi-cultural sources, in which the roles have relatively equal weight; outstanding short audition pieces. ISBN 1 57525 179 5

SIXTEEN SHORT PLAYS FOR YOUNG ACTORS (NTC)
Provides both familiar classics and contemporary plays that will help young actors enhance their acting skills. From tragedy to comedy and from musical to melodrama, these plays invite young actors to explore a variety of theatrical forms.

THE SMITH AND KRAUS PLAY INDEX FOR YOUNG ACTORS GRADES 6-12
In this one-stop resource you will find the perfect play for any group or any occasion quickly and easily. 55 plays are indexed by age, length, cast size and theme, with summaries of each play, plus production and permission information. ISBN 1 57525 050 0

SO YOU WANT TO GO ON THE STAGE — Lillian Rowley
"How do I start on a stage career?" How often, when youngsters are attracted to the entertainment world as a career, do we hear that question. Lillian Rowley has set out to answer this and all the other practical questions relating to drama, music ballet, singing (classical and modern), and musical instruments that beginners ask. Most vital of all, perhaps, she provides directories of recommended stage schools throughout the country, of theatrical agents, repertory companies, radio and TV studios. All in all a vital working tool for the newcomer to the stage. There is no tinsel, no gloss: just hard facts about the world behind the footlights. ISBN 0 903931 39 7

SPARKNOTES.
Each SparkNote is created by Harvard students for students everywhere, SparkNotes give you just what you need to succeed in school. Each SparkNote contains Complete Plot Summary and Analysis; Key Facts about the Work; Author’s Historical Context; Analysis of Major Characters, Suggested Essay Topics; Themes, Motifs, and Symbols; 25-Question Review Quiz; Explanation of Important Quotations.
A Man for All Seasons. Robert Bolt. ISBN 1 58663 478 X
A Streetcar Named Desire. Tennessee Williams. ISBN 1 58663 449 6
The Glass Menagerie. Tennessee Williams. ISBN 1 58663 435 6
Doctor Faustus. Christopher Marlowe. ISBN 1 58663 508 5
Death of Salesman. Arthur Miller. ISBN 1 58663 409 7
A Doll’s House. Henrik Ibsen. ISBN 1 58663 459 3
The Oedipus Plays. Antigone, Oedipus Rex, and Oedipus at Colonus. ISBN 1 58663 402 X
Cyrano de Bergerac. Edmond Rostand. ISBN 1 58663 507 7
The Crucible. Arthur Miller. ISBN 1 58663 369 4
A Raisin in the Sun. Lorraine Hansberry. ISBN 1 58663 455 0
The Importance of Being Earnest. ISBN 1 4114 0250 2

SPEECH AND DRAMA HANDBOOK — Ann Jones and Robert Cheeseman
This speech and drama handbook is designed to provide practical advice to teachers and students preparing for Speech and Drama examinations … All elements to teaching approaches in speech and drama are carefully explored in this handbook. The topics include poetry and prose speaking, improvisation, prepared and sight reading, choral speaking, prepared and impromptu talks. ISBN 1 904557 15 5

SPEAKING, LISTENING AND DRAMA — Andy Kempe and Jan Holroyd
Written specifically for trainee and practising teachers in secondary English and Drama, this book presents a critical analysis of the requirement to teach speaking and listening and theories concerning the nature and value of oral communication, as outlined in the National Curriculum and Key Stage 3 Literacy Strategy. ISBN 1 84312 041 0

SPEAKING OUT — Storytelling and Creative Drama for Children. Jack Zipes
This is a book for storytellers, educators, parents, and anyone who cares about helping children find themselves the keys to imagination. ISBN 0 415 96661 2

SPECIAL TALENTS, SPECIAL NEEDS — Drama For People With Learning Disabilities. Ian McCurrach and Barbara Darnley
This book offers step-by-step guide to running a drama group. Beginning with the first steps of finding an appropriate setting and assessing the group, this guide progresses through five parts and thirty different sessions to conclude with the planning of a showing or performance. The author’s describe methods of working with people with learning disabilities that increase their communication skills and promote independence, self-esteem, and well-being.

SPOTLIGHT ON PLAYS — Teacher’s Guide. Barry and Anita Scholes
This guide cover’s all the plays in the Spotlight on Plays series, providing practical teaching notes, advice on staging the plays and photocopiable activity masters for each play. ISBN 0 00 715354 6

STAGING YOUTH THEATRE — A Practical Guide. Rex Doyle. Foreword by Alan Rickman
This is a practical and accessible guide to starting or running a theatre for young people. Taking you from the initial idea to form a company, through the tense days of rehearsal, to the final performance of the first production, the book covers all aspects of youth theatre management, production and direction. Throughout, the importance of encouraging communication and positive exchange within the company is emphasized, and there are
suggestions for ways to stimulate the players’ imagination and to retain the interest and commitment of everyone involved. Written for all those involved in youth theatre, the book will prove to be both a useful manual and a rich source of inspiration. ISBN 1 86126 604 9

STARTING DRAMA. Eric Boagey
This is a book for the year preceding GCSE, when the students are starting their preliminary work for the drama examination. Two ‘presenters’ show how drama developed and introduce the actors, dramatists and audiences of their times. Their dialogues are followed by ideas to stimulate dramatic imagination and its practical expression.

STARTING DRAMA TEACHING. Michael Fleaming
This book is about the theory and more especially the practice of drama teaching in primary and secondary schools. It is aimed primarily at teachers who are new to drama, but will also appeal to those with more experience but who wish to update and broaden their range.99

STARTING WITH SCRIPTS — Dramatic Literature for KS3 & KS4. Andy Kempe and Lionel Warner. Second Edition.
The authors have provided strategies for teaching the drama requirements of the curriculum for English. Particularly appropriate for teachers of English who are not drama specialists, this book covers all elements of the theatrical process, from language to lighting, from plot to performance spaces. This second edition of this established text lays important foundations for meeting the demands of the revised specifications in GCSE Drama, and coincides with new editions of The GCSE Drama Coursebook and The Script Sampler: Extracts for performance at GCSE (formerly Drama Sampler). ISBN 0 7487 6509 3

STORYMAKING AND DRAMA — An Approach to Teaching Language and Literature at the Secondary and Post Secondary Levels. Nancy King
Teachers will find in this book thoughtful, practical, inventive, and creative ways to explore literature and drama in the classroom. The book is designed to support teachers as they seek ways to find their own approaches to teaching and learning. The author has included many stories from around the world to make the book a joy to read and help to stimulate the development of new ideas for classroom educational practice.

STRATEGIES FOR PLAYBUILDING. Helping Groups Translate Issues into Theatre. Will Weigler. Foreword by Herbert Kohl
Strategies for Playbuilding is a step-by-step manual for anyone who wants to help young people evaluate what they already know, learn more about the issues that affect them, and turn their perceptions into artistically engaging scripts, song lyrics, or choreography. It’s not just a book about theatre techniques; it’s a way to use theatre to engage young people in community life. ISBN 0 325 00340 8

STRUCTURING DRAMA WORK— A Handbook of Available Forms in Theatre and Drama. Jonothan Neelands
A practical handbook for drama teachers and youth theatre workers. It offers a whole range of theatrical ‘conventions’ to help initiate, focus and develop dramatic activity — whether in a workshop situation or as part of an active exploration of texts.

A STUDENT GUIDE TO PLAY ANALYSIS. David Rush.
With the skills of a playwright, the vision of a producer, and the wisdom of an experienced teacher David Rush offers a fresh and innovative guide to interpreting drama. Covering a wide gamut of texts and genres, this far-reaching
user-friendly volume is easily paired with most anthologies of plays and is accessible even to those without literary a background. ISBN 0-8093-2609-4

STUDYING DRAMA — Q & A Degree Subject Guide. Rachel Hare
The way subjects are taught in Higher Education could not be further removed from the familiar classroom scenario found in most schools. By answering the above, and other questions, this guide unravels what is actually involved in the study of drama at university or college.

SUPER SCRIPTS
Written by talented playwrights and supported by focused and exciting activities, these scripts are ideal for: the drama studio — and learning how plays actually work; the English classroom — and reading, writing and discussion work — because they tell rattling good tales!
The Last Laugh by Ben Payne ISBN 0 7487 6512 3
No Man’s Land by Paul Swift ISBN 0 7487 6513 1
Walking with shadows by Ben Myers ISBN 0 7487 6514 X

SUPPORTING DRAMA AND IMAGINATIVE PLAY IN THE EARLY YEARS. Lesley Hendy. Lucy Toon. Supporting Early Learning. Series Editors: Vicky Hurst and Jenefer Joseph
Written for the wide range of practitioners working with young children, this book gives guidance on both the theory and the practical management of drama in the early years. ISBN 0 335 20665 4

TAKE A BOW! Lesson Plans for Preschool Drama. By Nina Czitron
This is a teacher’s guide for developing successful drama lessons for preschoolers. ISBN 1 57525 341 0

TEACH YOURSELF LITERATURE GUIDES
These study guides are a brand new way to help you get a top grade in English. They make use of the latest scientific knowledge on how the brain works best to show you how you can work faster, shorten your study time and still get a higher grade.
The Crucible — Iona McGregor, with Tony Buzan
An Inspector Calls — Ruth Coleman, with Tony Buzan
Julius Caesar — Ruth Coleman, with Tony Buzan
Macbeth — Steve Eddy, with Tony Buzan
A Midsummer Night’s Dream — Michael Kerrigan, with Tony Buzan
The merchant of Venice — Ruth Coleman, with Tony Buzan
Romeo and Juliet — Lisa Farby, with Tony Buzan
The Tempest — Lisa Farby, with Tony Buzan
Twelfth Night — Ruth Coleman, with Tony Buzan

Key stage 3

Macbeth —Steve Eddy with Tony Buzan ISBN 0 340 80226 X
Twelfth Night — Shaun McCarthy with Tony Buzan. ISBN 0 340 80227 8
Henry V — Shaun McCarthy with Tony Buzan. ISBN 0 340 80228 6

TEACHING CLASSROOM DRAMA AND THEATRE. Practical Projects for Secondary Schools. Martin Lewis and John Rainer.
The book presents a series of new, exciting and practical units placed in the context of current ideas about classroom practice and methodologies of process drama and theatre studies. By re-appraising the very different traditions and approaches to drama teaching in schools, it presents examples of integrated projects and lessons suitable for the widest range of teachers and learners. ISBN 0-415-31908-0

TEACHING DRAMA 11-18. Helen Nicholson
This book is written by experienced, international teachers and educators. It relates principles to practice across a whole spectrum of the drama curriculum; from Shakespeare, theatre, scripted drama and performance; through electronic texts, storytelling and creative writing; to movement, role-play, improvisation and criticism.

TEACHING DRAMA IN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS — An Integrated Approach. Michael Fleming
This book will be of major interest to student teachers, teachers, lecturers and researchers. It makes a case for an integrated approach to the teaching of drama in primary and secondary schools which will help practitioners develop a theoretical rationale for their work. It provides practical examples of lesson plans and schemes of work designed to give pupils a broad and balanced experience of drama. These are presented within a framework that argues for an integration of content and form, means and ends, internal and external experience. ISBN 1 85346 688 3

TEACHING LITERACY THROUGH DRAMA — Creative Approaches. Patrice Baldwin and Kate Fleming.
This book provides teachers of children at Key Stages 1 and 2 with a much-needed source of exciting and creative drama-based activities, designed to improve literacy co-ordinator, these flexible activities are designed to help teachers meet National Literacy Strategy (NLS) and National Curriculum requirements, particularly those for speaking and listening. ISBN 0 415 25578 3

THE TEACHING OF DRAMA IN THE PRIMARY SCHOOL. Brian Woolland
A lively and readable book which offers a unique blend of theory and practice. The book assumes no previous knowledge of teaching drama and will therefore be useful to trainee teachers and in-service teachers wanting to make use of drama in their daily teaching.

TEACHING THEATRE TODAY — Pedagogical Views of Theatre in Higher Education. Anne L. Fliotsos and Gail S. Medford
This book addresses the changing nature of educational theory, curricula, and teaching methods in theatre programs of colleges and universities of the United States and, to a lesser extent, Great Britain. Thirteen essays are arranged education to lead the reader from an overview of changing theories of theatre education through the teaching of specific types of courses, to the study of the African American experience in theatre education, to issues of changing pedagogical goals in the United Kingdom, and finally to the current state of training for future teachers of theatre. ISBN 1 4039 6688 5

TEACHING THROUGH THEATRE — Six Practical Projects. Terence Deary
The plays in this book began as ideas, which were developed by actors through discussion, improvisation and finally practical experiments involving children. These projects are suitable for performance by schools, adult amateur and professional groups.

THEATRE AND THE ADOLESCENT ACTOR — Building a Successful School Program. Camille L. Poisson. HB
For teachers new to drama, those just beginning their careers, of English teachers being pressed into service because of school budget cuts, this book offers guidance and encouragement through the pitfalls and problems in the secondary school setting.

THEATRE ARTS — An Introductory Course. Student Handbook. Alan & Penny Engelsman
Young thespians will delight in this updated version of the Theatre Arts I Student Handbook. This text offers secondary students the opportunity to expand their theatre knowledge and experience through improvising and playing theatre games.

THEATRE ARTS I — An Introductory Course. Teacher’s Course Guide. Alan and Penny Engelsman
THEATRE ARTS 2 — Teachers Course guide. On-Stage and Off-Stage Roles: Fitting The Pieces Together. Alan and Penny Engelsman
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THEATRE ARTS WORKSHOP. Rosemary Linnel
Offers all theatre arts students a practical and accessible guide to the main topics covered by post-16 syllabuses. The emphasis throughout the book is on the practical, and there is a liberal use made in it of illustrative and textual examples.

THEATRE FOR COMMUNITY, CONFLICT, & DIALOGUE — The Hope is Vital Training Manual By Michael Rohd. Foreword by Doug Paterson
This book shows how to provide opportunities for young people to open up and explore their feelings through theatre, offering a safe place for them to air their views with dignity, respect, and freedom. The purpose is to provide a clear look at the process and specifics in Hope Is Vital interactive theatre techniques. It provides a blue print for creating a workable plan. Beginning with warm up exercises and bridging exercises to improvisational scene work. Children look at choices, strategies, and communication.

THEATRE FOR CHILDREN — A Guide To Writing, Adapting, Directing, and Acting. David Wood with Janet Grant. Foreword by Sir Cameron Mackintosh
Presenting theatre for children as a separate art form, David Wood draws upon his experiences as a magician, actor, director, producer, composer and playwright, and analyses the skills involved in entertaining and involving audiences of children everywhere. He reveals his special techniques for catching and holding a child’s attention, provides a practical step-by-step guide illustrated with excerpts from his plays, and gives behind-the-scenes look at the work that goes into them. He also examines the business side, showing exactly how a good synopsis will help to sell an idea. ISBN 0 571 17749 2

THEATRE GAMES — A New Approach to Drama Training. Clive Barker
The games in this handbook are all designed to enable anyone interested in acting to develop their technique without inhibition or artificiality. The games are arranged in order of complexity from a simple game of tag to much more complex games. A very suitable book for anyone involved in performance or teaching.

THEATRE GAMES AND BEYOND — A Creative Approach for Performers. Amiel Schotz
A new teacher’s handbook of over 140 theatre games to stimulate creativity in performers of all ages. The essentials of creative acting skills with games and exercises in twelve units.

THEATRE PRAXIS — Teaching Drama Through Practice. Christopher McCullough
A collection of essays which do not attempt to instruct people in ways to teach drama, but rather present a lively discourse on a variety of practices. The contributors contend that to practise is to theorise, and to theorise is to practise — a necessary symbiosis which requires an active engagement by each individual, whether they be student or teacher.

THINKING ABOUT PLAYS — Ken Pickering and Giles Aukland-Lewis
The "Thinking About Plays" handbook does not tell the reader what to think but … HOW TO THINK ABOUT PLAYS. Speech and Drama, Acting or Theatre examination candidates will almost certainly be asked questions that provide an opportunity to show what they think about plays. This handbook is a particularly useful guide for teachers and students alike, with carefully chosen sections that ask the reader to think about aspects such as text, form, structure and stage design in both classical and modern theatre. ISBN 1 904557 14 7.

THINKING THROUGH THE ARTS — Edited by Wendy Schiller
Thinking Through the Arts draws together a number of different approaches to teaching young children that combine the experience of thinking with the act of expression through art. ISBN 90 5702 496 9

1001 Drama Starters — A Resource Book for Educational Drama. Chris Stubbs
This is an indispensable ideas book for teachers of educational drama, for use with students throughout the secondary age range. The ideas are divided into 50 topics for ease of use, providing situations to be developed through improvisation. The ideas are written in language that students can understand so that they can be photocopied if required. ISBN 0 9533713 2 8

TRAINING USING DRAMA — Successful Development Techniques from Theatre and Improvisation. Kat Koppett
The use of training techniques originally developed for theatre and improvisation within the workplace has increased enormously in recent years and the proven effectiveness of the approach is finding many enthusiastic followers. Sometimes, actual actors are brought into an organisation to act as catalysts within a training/role-play setting, but, increasingly, trainers themselves. Written by an expert in the field, calling on her wide business, training and acting experience, this highly practical guide shows clearly how anyone can make use of these techniques easily and effectively. ISBN 0 7494 3704 9

TRANSFORMATIONS THROUGH DRAMA — A Teacher’s Guide to Educational Drama Grades K-8. Jerneral W. Cranston
"Exercises and dramas in Cranston’s book are easy to use, giving ages and subject areas, and giving the teachers many ideas for stimulating the child’s thinking and learning through the use of questions and a slight shift of persona using role. Though all is written down, the individual teacher is free to paraphrase." Jane E. Epperson. Creative drama specialist, Teacher K-College

TRUST AND POWER — Taking Care of Ourselves Through Drama. Penny Casdagli
This book is intended for teachers, social workers, therapists, and other adults concerned with the welfare and safety of children. It is a sequence of interactive drama-based workshops, using real life as source of material.

20th CENTURY DRAMA — Reading and Analysis. Teacher’s Guide. Frank Downes. ISBN 0 582 34135 3
20th CENTURY DRAMA — Reading and Analysis. Frank Downes. ISBN 0 582 34135 3
These books provide a variety of carefully chosen excerpts from important and challenging plays to encourage students to appreciate post-1914 drama through close reading analysis. The activities included enable students of all abilities to respond to drama through writing, discussion and research. The text encourages students to focus on the way plays are performed in the theatre, while promoting the reading of drama for pleasure.

UNDERSTANDING AND RESEARCHING SCRIPTS. A Practical Guide John Hester
Understanding and Researching Scripts is intended to guide the reader through the fascinating process of researching, analysing, and interpreting a play from the very first
reading, through to performance. Aimed at practising and would be actors and directors, whether amateur or professional, its intention is not to study a script from a purely academic viewpoint, but rather to enable a practical approach to taking a drama text from page to stage. ISBN 1 86126 780 0

USING DRAMA TO SUPPORT LITERACY. Activities for Children Aged 7 – 14. John Goodwin.
Using ideas and activities already tried and tested in the classroom, this book shows practitioners how imaginative drama lessons and activities can be used to help encourage and improve children’s writing, speaking, and listening skills.
Perfect for the person who might not be used to leading drama-based activities, this book takes a step-by-step approach that will help even the most daunted teacher tackle drama with confidence. ISBN 1 4129 2051 5

USING VOICE AND THEATRE IN THERAPY — The Practical Application of Voice Movement Therapy. Paul Newham
The author demonstrates how voice, text and speech bring out aspects of character, personality, emotion and diversity of self-image which facilitate self-understanding. He shows how vocal identity derives initially from the theatre of family interaction, and how self-transformation through dramatisation can clarify and deepen a person’s sense of connectedness to others. He details the ways in which dramatic voicework can be used in therapeutic settings to help people with emotional difficulties, mental distress and behavioural problems.

WAYS INTO DRAMA — Storylines, Activities and Visual Aids for Starting Lessons. A Guide for the Primary Teacher. Jane Bower
This handbook contains ten storylines with cross-curricular possibilities. It also offers a selection of practical and visual ways into drama sessions.

WORKSHOP DRAMA FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS. Bob and Helen Orr
This book is devoted to the teacher who, willingly or otherwise, agrees to attempt drama in the classroom. Prompt sheets for class discussion, simple exercises and scripts are provided for the children's use. Material has been included which will encompass a wide variety of achievement levels. Each chapter contains one or more "worked example" and a list of suggestions for similar stages of development.

YORK NOTES FOR GCSE
York Notes for GCSE offer an exciting approach to English literature and will help you to achieve a better grade. This market-leading series has been completely updated to reflect the needs of today’s students. The new editions are packed with detailed summaries, commentaries, on key themes, characters, language and style, illustrations, exam advice and much more. Written by GCSE examiners and teachers, York Notes are the authoritative guides to exam success.
An Inspector Calls — J.B. Priestley.
The Crucible — Arthur Miller.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream — Shakespeare.
Romeo and Juliet — Shakespeare.
Henry V —William Shakespeare. ISBN 0 582 77268 0
Julius Caesar — William Shakespeare ISBN 0 582 77269 9
Pygmalion — George Bernard-Shaw. ISBN 0 582 77270 2

YORK NOTES ADVANCED
THE GLASS MENAGERIE. Tennesee Williams — York Notes Advanced. Notes by Rebecca Warren. ISBN 0 582 77231 1

THE YOUNG ACTOR’S BOOK OF IMPROVISATION —Dramatic Situations from Shakespeare to Speilberg ages 7-11. By Sandra Caruso with Susan Kossoff
With more than 200 dramatic situations, this book is by far the most extensive sourcebook available for nurturing the creative process in the young actor. The range of material is vast; including everything from classics to folk and fairy tales to modern realism. The authors structure situations so that children work in greater depth than creative drama usually requires.

THE YOUNG ACTOR’S BOOK OF IMPROVISATION — Dramatic Situations From Shakespeare to Speilberg ages 12-16. By Sandra Caruso with Susan Kossoff