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Beginner's Guide to Devising Theatre

Beginner's Guide to Devising Theatre

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A Beginner's Guide to Devising Theatre is a 2021 Music & Drama Education Award-winning resource for those new to devising or wanting to further develop their skills. It explores creative ways to create original theatre from a contemporary stimulus, offering a structure for the creative process, practical ideas for rehearsal, and grounding in terminology. The book features contributions from young performers and key artists and companies in devised theatre, and is ideal for students taking Drama and Theatre Studies courses.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 19 September 2019
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Winner of the 2021 Music & Drama Education Award for Outstanding Drama Education Resource, "A Beginner's Guide to Devising Theatre" is a comprehensive resource for those new to devising or seeking to enhance their skills. Written by the artistic directors of Junction 25, an award-winning young people's performance company, the book aims to empower individuals with the tools to create original theatre from a contemporary stimulus.

The book offers a structured approach to the creative process, covering key elements such as finding a starting point, generating material, composition, and design. It provides practical ideas for rehearsal and offers a solid foundation in terminology that will support a confident and informed approach to production.

Contributions from Junction 25's young performers, as well as renowned artists and companies in devised theatre, enrich the content of the book with real-world case studies from Quarantine, the Team, Mammalian Diving Reflex, Nic Green, and Ontroerend Goed. These case studies provide valuable insights into the process of devising theatre and showcase the impact of Junction 25's work in the field.

Ideal for students embarking on the challenge of creating work from scratch, "A Beginner's Guide to Devising Theatre" offers constructive guidance and supports the requirements of students taking Drama and Theatre Studies courses. The book also features a foreword by theatre critic Lyn Gardner, adding further credibility to its value.

In conclusion, "A Beginner's Guide to Devising Theatre" is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the world of devised theatre. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced performer, this book provides valuable insights, practical techniques, and inspiration to help you create original and compelling theatre.

Weight: 456g
Dimension: 157 x 233 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350025943

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