National Theatre: All About Theatre | Walker Books Ltd

“A brilliant introduction to theatre.”
— Benedict Cumberbatch

National Theatre: All About Theatre is a fascinating, beautifully produced book by the world-famous National Theatre that takes young readers behind the curtain to discover how plays are made — from first idea to final curtain call.

Packed with interviews with celebrated directors and actors — including Lenny Henry, Meera Syal, Julie Walters, and Ben Whishaw — and featuring iconic productions such as War Horse, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, and One Man, Two Guvnors, this book offers an extraordinary insider’s view of what it takes to bring a play to life on stage.

Hear directly from the experts at the National Theatre about every aspect of stagecraft — from prop-making and set building to lighting design and direction — and discover the extraordinary skill, creativity, and collaboration that goes into every production.

What This Book Covers

• How plays are made — a complete journey from first idea to opening night, revealing the creative and technical process behind bringing a play to the stage
• Stagecraft and production design — expert insight into every aspect of theatre production, including prop-making, set building, costume design, and lighting design
• Direction and performance — interviews and insights from directors and actors about the creative decisions that shape a production
• Iconic National Theatre productions — behind-the-scenes stories from landmark productions including War Horse, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, and One Man, Two Guvnors
• Famous voices from the stage — interviews with well-known actors and theatre-makers including Lenny Henry, Meera Syal, Julie Walters, and Ben Whishaw

Who This Book Is For

National Theatre: All About Theatre is the perfect book for young people who love the performing arts, drama students, and anyone curious about how the magic of theatre is made. Suitable for readers from upper primary through to secondary school, and ideal for use in Drama and Performing Arts education.

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Contributor: National Theatre
Published: September 2017
Format: Print
Genre: Juvenile and Young Adult Non-Fiction / Performing Arts / Theatre
ISBN: 9781406373394