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"This book is written with such humour and common sense that I may have to carry it around with me all the time." --Judi Dench
"John Caird's book is ample evidence of his skill, sensitivity, and good humour. Every young director should have a copy to hand." --Simon Russell Beale
"John Caird is the most generous of mentors--delightful and delighted by the people around him. A director gifted with musicality, rigour, wit, and good grace." --Fiona Shaw
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An A to Z guide of contemporary theatre practice by world-renowned director John Caird.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have read many books on directing and this is by far the most comprehensive, intelligent and enjoyable read.
John Caird goes through everything you would ever need to know, from rehearsals to performance, programmes to props and many other useful areas that a young director or anyone interested in theatre would find fascinating. The book is full of common sense but also years of directing experience that allow you a deeper understanding of theatre.
I found the book very inspiring and refer to it all the time. The A-Z format means it's easy to reference subjects straight away but for a really extensive look into directing, read from cover to cover. You'll want to read it again and try to absorb as much as you possibly can.
You really will want to have the book with you at all times, ready to refer to in full faith that what you reading is intelligent, in depth and the best directing book out there.
Highly recommended a really delightful read!
John Caird goes through everything you would ever need to know, from rehearsals to performance, programmes to props and many other useful areas that a young director or anyone interested in theatre would find fascinating. The book is full of common sense but also years of directing experience that allow you a deeper understanding of theatre.
I found the book very inspiring and refer to it all the time. The A-Z format means it's easy to reference subjects straight away but for a really extensive look into directing, read from cover to cover. You'll want to read it again and try to absorb as much as you possibly can.
You really will want to have the book with you at all times, ready to refer to in full faith that what you reading is intelligent, in depth and the best directing book out there.
Highly recommended a really delightful read!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Theatre Craft is a brilliantly comprehensive book which covers just about everything you need to know about the ins and outs of the theatre business with brevity and humour. While focusing on the director/actor's side of things, it would certainly be invaluable for anybody working in the industry.
It is a dictionary of theatre terminology, but also so much more than just that - within each entry are practical tips, solutions to common problems, anecdotes - how to do things, and how not to do things. It's superb value; I can't recommend it enough.
If you want a practical reference book on theatre, this is the one you're looking for.
It is a dictionary of theatre terminology, but also so much more than just that - within each entry are practical tips, solutions to common problems, anecdotes - how to do things, and how not to do things. It's superb value; I can't recommend it enough.
If you want a practical reference book on theatre, this is the one you're looking for.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is superbly-written book for directors, actors and pretty much anyone who works in the theatre. Laid out like an encyclopedia but written with great wit and understanding, John Caird covers a huge range of topics, from the artistic to the practical. Highly recommended.
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Essential book for theatre-makers and theatre-lovers
This is a terrific book. Encyclopaedic and pragmatic in scope, warm, witty and precise in tone, John Caird's 'Theatre Craft' is much more than a 'how-to' for Directors (though it... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Tamburlaine
A Very Useful Book
Caird's encyclopedic approach covers virtually every aspect of theatre. It's not exactly an enjoyable read but it is useful for newcomers to the profession. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Adrian Drew
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