In his role as 'Master of the Words' at Shakespeare's Globe, it is Giles Block's job to help both actors and audiences fully understand and enjoy Shakespeare's words. As his new book Speaking the Speech is published, Giles reflects on how he came to work with the language, and how 'trusting the detail' can enable … Continue reading Giles Block: ‘I see a voice’ – the clues in Shakespeare’s words
Acting Books
Paul Harvard: Do You See the Singers Act? – Acting Through Song in Les Misérables
With Les Misérables enjoying award nominations and critical acclaim in addition to its box office success, most critics are praising the emotion on display in the film. In this piece, Paul Harvard, musical director, composer and author of new book Acting Through Song, asks why that isn't always the case. The barricade has been erected, … Continue reading Paul Harvard: Do You See the Singers Act? – Acting Through Song in Les Misérables
Thomasina Unsworth: ‘peeling off the labels’ – why I wrote Becoming an Actor
Thomasina Unsworth teaches at Rose Bruford College, one of the UK's leading drama schools. In this blog piece, she explains her frustrations at the labelling of students, and how that inspired her to write her enlightening new book. My youngest daughter came home from school the other day in a miserable state. During swimming lessons … Continue reading Thomasina Unsworth: ‘peeling off the labels’ – why I wrote Becoming an Actor
The ‘X Factor’ Actor
John Abbott has enjoyed a varied career in theatre - as an actor, director, educator (namely, Head of Acting at ArtsEd) and author. He has written three books for NHB on theatre, and his latest - The Acting Book - is published this month. John identifies charisma as one of the most important attributes for … Continue reading The ‘X Factor’ Actor
Richard Eyre’s TALKING THEATRE: with John Gielgud
Part Two of our week-long Talking Theatre Special is an extract from Richard Eyre's interview with the late John Gielgud. Actor and director John Gielgud performed all the major Shakespeare roles, and was instrumental in introducing Chekhov to English audiences. In later life he acted in plays by Alan Bennett, Charles Wood, David Storey and … Continue reading Richard Eyre’s TALKING THEATRE: with John Gielgud
Spotlight: A SCREEN ACTING WORKSHOP
NHB has just published A Screen Acting Workshop, an invaluable new resource book by internationally renowned acting coach Mel Churcher, with a Foreword by Oscar-winner Jeremy Irons. Mel has worked with actors of all backgrounds and experience – from drama school students at the start of their careers to Hollywood stars including Daniel Craig, Angelina … Continue reading Spotlight: A SCREEN ACTING WORKSHOP
The Prompt Book 