David Bradby & Andrew Calder 
Cambridge Companion to Moliere [PDF ebook] 

"Three Men and a Maid" by P.G. Wodehouse is a delightful romantic comedy that centers around the humorous and complex interactions between its characters. Set in the world of British high …

"Pamela Pounce" by Agnes Castle and Egerton Castle is a historical romance novel that combines elements of adventure, social intrigue, and personal growth within a rich historical setting. …

"Mr. Prohack" by Arnold Bennett is a satirical novel that delves into the life of Arthur Prohack, a middle-class civil servant who unexpectedly inherits a large sum of money. This newfound …

"Ptomaine Street: The Tale of Warble Petticoat" by Carolyn Wells is a whimsical mystery set in the early 20th century, blending humor and satire with detective fiction. The story revolves …

» A book that will stand the test of time» – Pierce Brosnan An essential guide to the Stanislavski technique, filtering out the complexities of the system and offering a dynamic, hands-on …

This title was first published in 2000. This book offers a wide-ranging account of tragic drama from the Greeks to Arthur Miller. It puts forward a bold and vigorously developed argument about the re …

The Chester Cycle in Context, 1555-1575 considers the implications of recent archival research which has profoundly changed our view of the continuation of performances of Chester»s civic biblical …

While the writings of early modern medical practitioners habitually touch on performance and ceremony, few illuminate them as clearly as the Protestant physicians Felix Platter and Thomas Platter the …

Ninette de Valois was an extraordinary woman. Not only did she create The Royal Ballet, The Royal Ballet School and the company that has become Birmingham Royal Ballet – in themselves great …

Stage rights! explores the work and legacy of the first feminist political theatre group of the twentieth century, the Actresses’ Franchise League. Formed in 1908 to support the suffrage movement …