Ralph P. Locke 
Music and the Exotic from the Renaissance to Mozart [PDF ebook] 

Sadler’s Wells is the world’s leading Dance House. Sadler’s Wells has developed new audiences for dance, this powerful and emotive art, for performances shown within its theatre spaces and outside – …

Romeo and Juliet always use ”thou” to each other, but they are the only pair of lovers in Shakespeare to do this. Why? All the women in Richard III address Richard as ”thou”, but no man ever does …

The British musical in its formative years has appeared in strikingly different guises: from the lasting hits of Oliver!, and Me and My Girl , to the successes of The Dancing Years, Bless the Bride a …

This well-established and respected directory supports actors in their training and search for work in theatre, film, TV, radio and comedy. It is the only directory to provide detailed information fo …

"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 s …

"Getting Married" by Bernard Shaw is a satirical play that delves into the institution of marriage, examining its impact on individuals and society. Through sharp and witty dialogue, Shaw c …

First published in 2005. A complete introduction to traditional Japanese dance, this text will delight readers with its lively descriptions and beautiful illustrations. Covering subjects including da …

A boy wakes up in a field somewhere in London. He”s a door-to-door salesman: a pedlar boy. An encounter with an old acquaintance sends him into a frenzied questioning of everything: his life, his wo …

The volume reveals an astonishing richness in the theatrical approaches to Ibsen across the world: it considers political theatre, institutional ”high art”, theatre for development, queer and trans …

Full of inspiration and practical advice, Playwriting: A Writers” & Artists” Companion is a comprehensive companion to writing for the stage. PART 1 includes reflections on the art and the craft of …