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Robin Belfield

Telling the Truth: How to Make Verbatim Theatre

Telling the Truth: How to Make Verbatim Theatre

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Telling the Truth is a practical guide to creating and producing verbatim theatre, by an experienced theatre-maker and practitioner. It covers everything you need to consider, including choosing your subject, preparing and conducting your interviews, refining your research, editing your material, providing your actors with exercises, techniques, and advice, and designing and staging your work. It also interviews other major directors, writers, and actors to provide tips and advice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2018
Publisher: Nick Hern Books


Verbatim theatre is a captivating form of performance that derives its power from the words of real people, spoken in real situations. It is a unique way of presenting stories from unfamiliar sources and giving voice to unheard voices. By capturing the essence of spoken language, verbatim theatre offers a profound understanding of the world we live in.

Telling the Truth, written by an experienced theatre-maker and practitioner, provides a comprehensive guide to creating and producing verbatim theatre. The book delves into the entire process of bringing a verbatim production to life, covering topics such as choosing a subject, conducting interviews, refining research, editing material, providing actor training, designing and staging the work, and much more.

Through his own experiences and interviews with other prominent figures in the field, Robin Belfield offers valuable insights and tips to help theatre-makers, artists, students, and teachers navigate the complexities of verbatim theatre. The book is not only a practical guide but also a fascinating read for those who are interested in the processes and inspirations that shape the productions they admire.

Whether you are a seasoned theatre professional or someone who is just starting to explore the world of verbatim theatre, Telling the Truth is an essential resource that will empower you to create your own powerful and authentic productions. So, grab a copy of this book and embark on a journey of discovery and creativity in the world of verbatim theatre!

Weight: 246g
Dimension: 150 x 211 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781848424913

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