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  Chronicle The - Book One -...

  Mr Punch

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  The Chronicle: BOOK ONE (January to March) 
   
  This is history at its best and most entertaining! One moment Liselotte, the Duchess of Orleans (1678) is observing the Prince of Orange consummating his marriage in thick woollen drawers… and the next, Harold Nicolson (1936) is at the Savoy Grill dining with the Prince of Wales and Mrs Simpson who is, "bejewelled, eyebrow-plucked, virtuous and wise". There's the young medical student watching his friend Samuel Wright (1864) bowing to the crowd as he is hanged on the roof of Horsemonger Lane Gaol. And then Joe Orton and the Beatles (1967), Philip Larkin and Kingsley Amis (1980), Captain Robert Scott and the South Pole (1912), John Betjeman, Barbara Castle, Joyce Grenfell, Alan Clark, Kenneth Williams and many other contributors… and not forgetting the anonymous but harrowing account of a witch’s trial by water (1731) 
    
  “It’s WONDERFUL.  In fact, I would describe it as one of the all-time audio greats... an unmissable five-star production.”  (The Guardian) 
  “I recommend the reader to hunt down and buy this series wherever it may be found.”  (The Spectator) 
  “The whole endeavour is a beguiling jigsaw”  (Sunday Times) 
   
  Dramatised and performed by a distinguished cast of over 30 actors, including Charles Dance, Harriet Walter, David Suchet, Timothy West, James Bolam, Maureen Lipman, Robert Powell, Jenny Agutter, Joss Ackland, Eleanor Bron, John Sessions, Imogen Stubbs. 
   
  Also available as part of the CHRONICLE BOX SET, over 11 hours of audio bliss.

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  Icons and Instincts -...

  Vincent Paterson, Amy Tofte

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  For the first time, the choreographer of Michael Jackson, Madonna, Björk, and many others reveals stage stories through his extraordinary journey. 
   
   
   
  Vincent Paterson began his professional dancing career late in life. It would take an exceptional turn when he became one of the lead dancers in Michael Jackson's Beat It music video. Through hard work, he rises to the rank of choreographer and director for the world's greatest singers, but also for cinema and musical comedy. 
   
   
   
  He tells with humility the fascinating universe of film sets, the rehearsal sessions where he had to orchestrate and synchronize dozens of dancers, life backstage where it is sometimes necessary to manage a few whims of the stars, his successes and his disappointments. It is a dive into the heart of the world of dance.

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  Theatre of the Unimpressed - In...

  Jordan Tannahill

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  How dull plays are killing theatre and what we can do about it.
     
  Had I become disenchanted with the form I had once fallen so madly in love with as a pubescent, pimple-faced suburban homo with braces? Maybe theatre was like an all-consuming high school infatuation that now, ten years later, I saw as the closeted balding guy with a beer gut he’d become. There were of course those rare moments of transcendencethat kept me coming back. But why did they come so few and far between?
     
  A lot of plays are dull. And one dull play, it seems, can turn us off theatre for good. Playwright and theatre director Jordan Tannahill takes in the spectrum of English-language drama – from the flashiest of Broadway spectacles to productions mounted in scrappy storefront theatres – to consider where lifeless plays come from and why they persist. Having travelled the globe talking to theatre artists, critics, passionate patrons and the theatrically disillusioned, Tannahill addresses what he considers the culture of ‘risk aversion’ paralyzing the form.
    
     
  Theatre of the Unimpressed is Tannahill’s wry and revelatory personal reckoning with the discipline he’s dedicated his life to, and a roadmap for a vital twenty-first-century theatre – one that apprehends the value of ‘liveness’ in our mediated age and the necessity for artistic risk and its attendant failures. In considering dramaturgy, programming and alternative models for producing, Tannahill aims to turn theatre from an obligation to a destination.
     
  ‘[Tannahill is] the poster child of a new generation of (theatre? film? dance?) artists for whom "interdisciplinary" is not a buzzword, but a way of life.’ —J. Kelly Nestruck, Globe and Mail
     
  ‘Jordan is one of the most talented and exciting playwrights in the country, and he will be a force to be reckoned with for years to come.’ —Nicolas Billon, Governor General's Award–winning playwright (Fault Lines)

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  Respect for Acting - Expanded...

  Uta Hagen, Haskel Frankel, Katie...

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  Since its original publication in 1973, Uta Hagen's Respect for Acting has remained a durable classic for all students of acting. As an acting instructor at the Herbert Berghof Studio, Hagen helped to develop the talents of world-class actors like Robert DeNiro, Matthew Broderick, Gene Wilder, Amanda Peet, Austin Pendleton, Whoopi Goldberg, and more. This updated edition illuminates Hagen's original text with a new foreword written by Katie Finneran, retaining the David Hyde Pierce foreword, along with added background on HB Studio—one of the original New York performing arts training and practice spaces—and an excerpt from Hagen's autobiography SOURCES. 
   
   
   
  Respect for Acting is a book for actors and audiences who understand the need for truth in the creative process. 
   
   
   
  ● Discover the acting book that has shaped professional theater performances for decades 
   
   
   
  ● Learn the history and background of Herbert Berghof Studio 
   
   
   
  ● Practice the craft of acting with concrete exercises and instruction on technique 
   
   
   
  ● Delve into the deep questions that arise when actors truly inhabit the lives of their characters

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  The Genius of Fear - Unlocking...

  Johnathan Harvey

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  Delve Deep into the Shadows: The Cinematic Mastery of Hitchcock Revealed 
   
  Ever been captivated by the chilling suspense of a Hitchcock film? Felt the hairs on your neck rise as the masterful director pulled you into his world of mystery and intrigue? If you've ever wondered what makes Alfred Hitchcock's movies timeless classics, this is the book for you. 
   
  Dive deep into the world of the unparalleled "Master of Suspense". The Genius of Fear offers an unparalleled journey into the innovative techniques, mesmerizing cinematography, and compelling narratives that define Hitchcock's legendary career. From the eerie strings of "Psycho" to the dizzying heights of "Vertigo", uncover the cinematic magic behind some of the most iconic films of the 20th century. 
   
  This isn't just a history lesson. Learn about the intricacies of composition and framing, the use of shadows and light, and the groundbreaking techniques that set Hitchcock apart from his contemporaries. Get up close and personal with detailed analyses of classics like "Rear Window" and "North by Northwest", as well as a look at lesser-known masterpieces that showcase Hitchcock’s genius. Whether you're a budding filmmaker, a seasoned cinephile, or just a fan of gripping stories well-told, this guide illuminates the art of filmmaking in a way that is both insightful and engaging. 
   
  Embark on a cinematic journey like no other. Discover the legacy of a director whose influence can still be seen in modern thrillers and dramas. Unlock the secrets that made Hitchcock's films the masterpieces they are today. So, don't wait. Delve into The Genius of Fear and see the world of cinema through the eyes of its greatest suspense director. Your view of films will never be the same again.

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  Beyond Trans

  Ash Jackson

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  Discover the riveting life journey of Ash Jackson, an award-winning musician who turned her pain into powerful music. From her childhood dreams of fame, struggles with self-esteem, and experiences of bullying, to her pro wrestling career, battles with mental health, and remarkable courage in navigating her gender affirmation, her story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and redemption. Ash's music is more than an expression of art; it is a raw portrayal of her life, encapsulating themes of loneliness, love, and trauma. Yet, Ash's life is not solely confined to the realm of music. Her involvement in the anti-lockdown movement in Melbourne, and her subsequent defection and fallout are just some episodes of her multifaceted tale. 

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