“I wish I had this book when I was starting out as a young director... I cannot recommend it highly enough” - Marianne Elliott, from her Foreword.

This quick and practical guide, part of the successful Drama Games series, offers dozens of ideas and exercises to enhance and inspire a bold, creative rehearsal process for any play, regardless of period or genre.

It is aimed at directors of all levels and covers every aspect of the rehearsal, including:

• Warm-up exercises for preparing the body, voice, and mind, as well as creating a strong ensemble.
• Ideas for approaching the text, examining the "Play's Story."
• A multitude of games for unleashing the "Play's World," including character development, finding a physical style, understanding genres, and exploring themes.
• Suggestions for exploring sound and music, either for use in the production or simply to encourage a sense of fun in rehearsals.

This essential "reference book" will provide you with a range of original and illuminating games, ideal for the play you are staging, whether it is Shakespeare, a Greek tragedy, a Restoration comedy, physical theatre, contemporary realism – or even a brand-new play.

Marianne Elliott, one of the most innovative and exciting directors in the world, describes it as a "beautifully, and very clearly written book" that will become her "constant companion" in the future.

Pages: 224, Dimensions: 11x11cm