An Epistemology of Criminological Cinema
Standing at the intersection of criminology and philosophy, this book demonstrates the ways in which mythic movies and television series can provide understanding of actual crimes and social harms.
H to He (I'm Turning Into a Man) and See Primark and Die (Buy Little Buy Less Buy Nothing at All)
In June 2025 Claire Dowie returned to the Finborough Theatre where she started her career as a stand-up comedian, playwright and performer more than forty years ago. Her Swansong featured four plays from four decades. This dual-edition was published to coincide with her 2025 return to the Finborough Theatre, and contains two of the four plays. The other two are also published by Methuen Drama in Why Is John Lennon Wearing a Skirt?: and Other Stand-up Theatre Plays. H to He (I'm turning into a man) is inspired by Kafka's Metamorphosis and tells the story of a woman discovering she's turning into a man. Claire Dowie offers a shocking exploration of gender, sexuality and ageing. See Primark and Die concerns a sudden inability to shop. Is this a reaction to capitalism or a desire to live like Aunt Alice digging for victory with her companion Elizabeth? Claire Dowie has won numerous awards for her writing and performances including a 1988 Time Out Theatre Award, a 1991 London Fringe Award and awards for H to He (I'm turning into a man) from Thespis in Germany and MonoAKT in Kosovo.
Karma Grinders
An ambitious young psychopath whose ambitious life plans have been derailed creates a torture cult and lures in the people responsible by drugging them with a mind control psychedelic to get revenge and to try to get her old life back.
Theatre and the Threshold of Death
On the eve of a global pandemic, Kathleen Gough, a theatre professor, becomes immersed in the lives of five artist-mystics, each of whom is a pioneer in her field: Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179), the first known musical composer; Eleanora Duse (1858-1924), the first modern actor in the Western world; Simone Weil (1909-1943), philosopher, activist, and mystic, whom Albert Camus called "the only great spirit of our time"; Marina Abramovic (b. 1946), "the grandmother of performance art"; and Hilma af Klint (1862-1944), the first known (and belatedly acknowledged) abstract painter. Each time Gough crosses a threshold into their world, she is compelled to attend courses, seminars and workshops that are simultaneously about dying and healing.Curious to learn more about the relationships between art practice, dying, and healing, Gough imagines the five artists as wisdom teachers in a mystery school. In a series of eight lectures, she turns to performance theory to provide a framework for engaging with the unknown world. In Theatre and the Threshold of Death, Gough makes a persuasive argument for the world-making power of relational thinking in our increasingly polarized age.
Dramatic Reader for Lower Grades
Unlock the world of imagination and creativity with "Dramatic Reader for Lower Grades," a timeless treasure now republished by Alpha Editions! This captivating collection, long out of print, has been meticulously restored to inspire today s and future generations of young readers. Dive into engaging stories that not only entertain but also serve as essential educational reading materials for lower grades. Each piece encourages interactive reading activities, making it a perfect tool for parents and educators alike. With a focus on drama in education, this book promotes performative reading techniques that enhance reading comprehension for beginners and foster literacy development for children. What sets this edition apart is its unique literary and historical significance. As a collector s item, it offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of children s literature, celebrating the art of storytelling that has shaped young minds for generations. Whether you are a casual reader seeking fun reading exercises or a collector of classic literature, "Dramatic Reader for Lower Grades" is a must-have addition to your library. Embrace the joy of reading and let your child embark on an unforgettable journey through the power of words! Don t miss out on this cultural gem order your copy today!
Streaming Horrors
Audiovisual content has transformed significantly with technological advancements and the rise of new media. In addition to revitalizing older works by making them accessible to a broader audience, streaming platforms also create exclusive original content designed specifically for online consumption. This is especially evident in horror films and television; new methods of narration and storytelling have enhanced the genre, and streaming has made it more widely available than before. This collection of essays examines audiovisual horror's adaptation to the features and audience of the digital era. The essays focus on the various effects of new media in the audiovisual landscape with regard to institutions, audiences, and content. The horror genre has undergone a rapid evolution and re-invention as technology has shaped both the narratives and the ways in which consumers interact with on-screen content.
The Theatre of Kander and Ebb
Discover John Kander and Fred Ebb, the most artistically and commercially successful musical theatre writing team since Rodgers and Hammerstein, in a brand new way.Identifying the theatrical approach that renders their musical dramaturgy unique, this book explores their importance within, and contribution to, musical theatre history. Through their biggest hits, Cabaret (1966) and Chicago (1975), Kander and Ebb have been performed on the stage more times both within and outside of the USA than any other American musical theatre writers. Unlike Sondheim, whose work from 1964 increasingly aspired towards the avant-garde, Kander and Ebb located their projects in a nexus between art and commercial entertainment, seeking to deconstruct popular forms in order to expose their ideological function. This book investigates the full range of Kander and Ebb's collaboration from the pure comic entertainment of 70, Girls, 70 (1971) and Curtains (2006) to more overtly serious musicals such as Kiss of the Spiderwoman (1992), The Scottsboro Boys (2010) and The Visit (2014), which were less commercially successful precisely because they addressed disturbing subjects. It explores how the difficult material inspired beautiful, though challenging, scores. It also probes how the ironic counterpointing of luscious music with witty and demotic lyrics challenges the desire of a Broadway audience for escapist entertainment, devoid of critical self-reflection, in order to create complex, yet popular, masterpieces of the genre. This is the first volume to explicitly analyse the recurrent theatrical tropes and dramaturgical forms in Kander and Ebb's musicals, offering an in-depth introduction to their oeuvre.
Press
"That's a powerful message! Theywon't want to see that.""It isn't, at all, and that's exactlywhy they're gonna love it."It's the big day. The announcement is in a few hours' time, and film producers David and Kate anticipate their prestigious Civil War epic Catch Me Some Freedom will be nominated for plenty of Goldies. Until, however, they learn that the film's heroic lead role, played by a white actor, was in real life actually Black.Fearing an intense and career-jeopardizing backlash, David and Kate frantically try to avoid public scrutiny, and keep the film from getting any attention whatsoever.This edition of Press- one of Black Bat Productions' most acclaimed plays, and now a signature piece for playwright Nathaniel Brimmer-Beller - was published to coincide with the production at the Jack Studio Theatre in June 2025.
The Constant Wife
I can't help it if you were careless with your cigarette case. I was extremely careful with your heartConstance has everything. A loving family, a beautiful home, a fulfilling career, and a husband as devoted to her as he is to his mistress. When her perfect set up is threatened, Constance fights back but refuses to play by the rules. Can she withstand society's expectations? And can society withstand the force of a woman determined to do things her own way?Laura Wade (Posh, Rivals) reunites with RSC Co-Artistic Director Tamara Harvey (Pericles) after their Olivier Award-winning collaboration, Home, I'm Darling, to reimagine Somerset Maugham's subversive comedy, The Constant Wife, in a sparkling new version.This edition was published to coincide with the RSC production at the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, in June 2025.
54.60 Africa
London June 2025.The fate of Africa rests solely on the zeal and chivalry of eleven adventurous friends. Their ancestral 'mother' gives them seven days to prove to the rest of the world that their fabulous continent is worth celebrating and not burying. Their journeys traverse fifty-four countries, countless boundaries, and endless risks. Lives, history and destinies are rewritten forever.54.60 Africa is an exhilarating, cross-cultural pan-African encounter inspired by the travels of its author who accomplished visiting every one of Africa's then fifty-four nations, before his sixtieth birthday.This edition of 54.60 Africawas published to coincide with the production by the Arcola Theatre, in association with the Elufowoju jr Ensemble, in June 2025.
Traces of Dialogue
This book offers a captivating exploration of the evolving dynamics of language, dialogue and identity in modern theatre, highlighting the pioneering contributions of European playwrights Martin Crimp, Jon Fosse, Sarah Kane, Elfriede Jelinek and Roland Schimmelpfennig. The study reveals the complex interplay between written text and theatrical performance, upending traditional perceptions of language and personal identity. It demonstrates how the work of these writers serves as a catalyst for actors, directors and designers, and encourages a deep-dive into their creative processes by interrogating their boundary-pushing works. Covering the pivotal era of the 1990s and 2000s, the book considers the emergence of postdramatic theatre - in particular, the transition from conventional storylines and characters to avant-garde forms and narratives. It considers the role of language in crafting character identities and examines how contemporary textual approaches mirror and scrutinise the philosophical and aesthetic discussions of the late modern era. Ultimately, this book navigates the intricacies of modern dramaturgy and lauds the transformative potential of theatre to captivate and innovate, challenging a wide readership to re-evaluate the significance of dialogue and identity in contemporary theatre.
A Beginner's Guide to Directing Theatre
An accessible guide to the theatre directing process of text-based theatre, from the choice of the play through to an encounter with an audience. Moving from how to choose a play to the opening night, A Beginner's Guide to Directing Theatre takes the reader, via a step-by-step approach, through various techniques, practitioners, methodologies and exercises that could be applied to text-based theatre. Through doing so, the reader comes to understand: - The differences between directing (the approach) and the director (the role), how that crosses over and ways to navigate this- A range of practices, methodologies and techniques for the differing and diverse styles, genres, playwrights and movements. i.e. the 'what' of directing- How to create inclusive, safe and diverse practices of casting and rehearsal methods By not providing one single methodology, but introducing readers to various methods, the author garners an understanding of how different plays, genres, styles and movements require their own approaches to reach opening night. Whilst not concentrating on devised or non-text based theatre, the book makes explicit how devising, experiential and improvisatory techniques can be embraced to inform the types of methodologies a director may embrace whilst approaching text-based work. From here, readers will be able to know which practitioners and directing methodologies they may wish to employ and will understand where to head next.
Michael John LaChiusa
Discover five time Tony Award-nominee Michael John LaChiusa, one of the most significant revolutionaries working in American musical theatre, known for his innovative and daring approach to challenging the boundaries of contemporary theatre. Michael John LaChiusa: A Critical Companion is the first study that incorporates a diverse array of theoretical lenses on the work of the celebrated American composer, dramatist and lyricist. It also poses the question of how his varied theatrical techniques anticipated the resurgence in popularity in musical theatre in the past ten years. Presented through thematic chapters, this work focuses on seven of LaChiusa's musicals (Marie Christine, First Lady Suite, First Daughter Suite, Giant, Hello Again, See What I Wanna See, and The Wild Party), surveying his oeuvre Off-Broadway, on Broadway and beyond from 1994 to 2014. Ideal for students of musical theatre looking for accessible contemporary analysis, this critical companion offers close readings and textual analysis of LaChiusa's work and original productions whilst effectively arguing for his contribution to "The New Musical Drama" that served as a foundation for some of the most successful musicals of recent years. Published in Methuen Drama's Musical Theatre Critical Companion series this book combines traditional essays with primary research and practitioner interviews that together offer the reader a fresh and accessible look at key moments of musical theatre as a form.
Jim Henson's Labyrinth 2026 Wall Calendar (Includes Full-Color Poster)
The officially licensed Jim Henson's Labyrinth(TM) 2026 Wall Calendar features images from the iconic Jim Henson movie, now celebrating its 40th anniversary. The official Jim Henson's Labyrinth(TM) 2026 Wall Calendar features images from the iconic Jim Henson movie. Forty years later we're still fascinated and in love with the iconic film. Labyrinth is a seminal film for an entire generation of fans, who are now passing their love for this movie on to their own children. The movie stars a young Jennifer Connelly as a babysitter who gets more than she bargained for when the idle wish she makes for her annoying baby brother to be taken away is granted by an evil goblin king . . . played by David Bowie. Sarah (Connelly) is given 13 hours to solve the titular Labyrinth, or else risk losing her brother forever. Directed by Jim Henson, and featuring creatures created by the world-famous Henson Creature Shop, Labyrinth(TM) is a spectacle unlike any other. Moon phases Bonus spread for September-December 2025 Generous grids for adding appointments and reminders Includes major official world holidays Nostalgic art that's great for home and safe for work Opens to 12 inches x 24 inches Includes poster originally produced by Mondo
The Exorcist Legacy
Foreword by John Russo Updated and Expanded with a New Coda A provocative, fascinating, and compulsively readable account of one of the most shocking, influential, and successful films of all time, The Exorcist, with a new coda on The Exorcist: Believer and the upcoming The Exorcist: Deceiver. On December 26, 1973, The Exorcist was released. Within days it had become legend. Moviegoers braved hours-long lines in winter weather to see it. Some audience members famously fainted or vomited. Half a century later, the movie that both inspired and transcends the modern horror genre has lost none of its power to terrify and unsettle. The Exorcist Legacy reveals the complete story of this cultural phenomenon, from the 1949 real-life exorcism in Maryland that inspired William Peter Blatty's bestselling novel on which the movie is based, to its many sequels, prequels, TV series, and homages. Nat Segaloff, biographer of the film's director, William Friedkin, draws on original interviews with cast, crew, and participants as well as revelations from personal papers to present an intriguing and surprising new view of the making of the movie, and its aftermath. Segaloff also examines as never before the keys to the movie's enduring appeal. Friedkin and Blatty's goal was far more ambitious than making a scary movie; they aimed to make people "think about the concept of good and evil." The Exorcist succeeds, and then some, not just by creating on-screen scares, but by challenging viewers' deepest personal beliefs--and fears.
Wheel of Fortune 2026 Day-To-Day Calendar
Any fan of the award-winning and highly entertaining game show Wheel of Fortune will love the thrill of solving a word puzzle each day of the year. The Wheel of Fortune 2026 Day-to-Day Calendar offers new and exciting puzzles to solve, along with the category and used-letter board. The answers are printed on the back of the pages, but try not to look. It's challenging and entertaining, and will bring the fun of America's Game(R) into your home or office. Features include: 4.6" x 4.6" page size No single-use plastic Recyclable chipboard easel backer for desk or tabletop display Printed on FSC certified paper with soy-based ink Tear-off pages Day/Date reference on each page Official major U.S. and Canadian holidays and observances Answers are printed on the back Includes a new Wheel of Fortune(R) puzzle each day
Inspired Enterprise
Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry sought to create a work of science fiction that would immerse viewers not only through clever storylines and modern visual effects, but also by presenting the story in a scientific and technological context that felt believable. To this end, Roddenberry, a former WWII combat pilot, used his connections in the aerospace industry to seek out the latest and greatest technology. This book, authored by Glen E. Swanson, former chief historian at the NASA Johnson Space Center, uncovers the story of how NASA, the Smithsonian, and the aerospace industry helped craft, legitimize, and popularize the beloved television show Star Trek. Further context is provided through the discussion of additional factors behind the success of the show, including merchandising and syndication.
A Life in Shadows
Through documentary photography, A Life in Shadows by Constantine Korsovitis, illustrates the sophistication and value of shadow theatre and its creators. One of the oldest storytelling traditions, shadow theater combines puppetry with music, philosophy, history, storytelling, fashion, ritual, religion, and education. While each nation in Southeast Asia has its own distinct culture, shadow theater is a shared theme. Many of the masters make their own puppets, play all the musical instruments, learn long texts in ancient languages, sing, study movement, and perform for long period of time in what is one of the most difficult and challenging art forms. Most of the performers are farmers, fisherman, factory workers, or teachers by day and artists by night. Through documentary photography, A Life in Shadows by Constantine Korsovitis, illustrates the sophistication and value of shadow theater and its creators, and the author has been capturing the spirit and multiplicity of shadow theater since 1999 in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Cambodia, the common thread being the use of the Hindu epics of the Ramayana and the Mara Mahabharata as a source stories.
Star Wars the Mandalorian and Child 2026 Wall Calendar
Celebrate the year with the Mandalorian and Grogu as they travel a galaxy full of thrilling adventures, snacks, and friends. Includes exclusive new artwork! Based on The Mandalorian and Child by Jeffrey Brown, the New York Times bestselling author of the now-classic Darth Vader and Son series, The Mandalorian and Child 2026 Wall Calendar includes artwork unique and charmingly funny illustrations that will delight Star Wars fans and give them a chance to experience The Mandalorian in a whole new way. (c) & (TM) 2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. 24-page 12 x 12 inch month-by-month calendar Easy to hang at home or over an office desk Monthly dose of Star Wars charm and humor Includes September to December 2025 at-a-glance Printed on FSC-certified paper 100% plastic-free packaging and product A must-have and fun present for Star Wars fans of all ages Perfect for: Fans of the Darth Vader and Son series Star Wars and The Mandalorian fans Busy families
Shakespeare Theatre Company
Chronicles the rise of Washington, DC's premier nonprofit theatre through performances, founders, and its lasting impact.Shakespeare Theatre Company: The History of a Classical Theatre tells the engaging story of how this nonprofit theatre in Washington, DC, became one of America's foremost theatres. Illustrated with hundreds of dramatic, full color, photographs of productions and performers, Greene's history takes us from the early performances of Shakespeare in America through the founding of the enthralling Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) and its current life as a theatre that embraces Shakespeare, other classical playwrights, and contemporary dramatists whose plays may be destined to become classics. This unique history was envisioned and initiated by longtime supporter of the theatre Lawrence Hough to commemorate the fortieth anniversary of the company.
The Simpsons 2026 Wall Calendar
In celebration of America's favorite cartoon family, animate your walls with The Simpsons(TM) 2026 Wall Calendar, featuring full-color photos of the much-loved family of five and the citizens of Springfield. Based on the iconic television series comes the official The Simpsons(TM) 2026 Wall Calendar, featuring full-color photos of the eponymous family and supporting characters, including bumbling dad Homer, blue-haired homemaker Marge, rebel son Bart, overachieving daughter Lisa, and pacifier-loving baby Maggie. 12 full-color illustrations showing the Simpsons family at their best! Generous grids for adding appointments and reminders Includes major official world holidays Opens to 12 inches x 24 inches Perfect for both gift giving and self-purchase Nostalgic art that's great for home and safe for work
From Object to Performance
From Object to Performance identifies, analyses, and critically contemplates the advent of a "performance mentality" and the gradual maturation of a "performative turn" in Israeli art.Manifested in the transition from object-oriented art to performance-based art, this cultural moment reflected both the exposure and responsiveness of young Israeli artists to experimental currents in North American and Western European art and these artists' need to respond to acute social and political conditions, questioning Israeli national myths and collectivist ideals. From Object to Performance offers the first comprehensive exploration of the origins of action and performance art in Israel, contributes an important component to unravelling the global enigma of performance art histories, and considers the historiographic challenges encountered when studying the emergence and early years of performance-based practices. This book will appeal to students and scholars of performance studies, art history, cultural studies, and Israel studies, as well as to curators of contemporary art and performance, and artists. The book should also be of interest to the growing number of theater and art historians who research the beginnings and development of action and performance art.
Performance and the Disney Theme Park Experience
Most scholars and critics deny agency to the tourist in their engagement with the Disney theme park experience. The vast body of research and journalism on the Disney "Imagineers"--the designers and storytellers who construct the park experience--leads to the misconception that these exceptional artists puppeteer every aspect of the guest's experience. This anthology, now in its second edition, re-centers the park experience around its protagonist: the tourist, and addresses the Disney Parks using performance theory, an approach few to no scholars had used prior to the first edition. The authors of the individual essays, as well as the Introduction by Kokai and Robson, and an Afterword by world renowned tourism and performance expert Susan Bennett, recognize the inherently complicated nature of Disney. Many of the contributors consider themselves Disney fans, but also recognize the potentially problematic aspects of Disney parks. This collection permits both perspectives to exist side by side, informing rather than contradicting each other.
The Government Inspector
Don't blame the mirror if your face is askew.One of the most famous comedies in world theatre, Gogol's masterpiece has lost none of its bite.In a small town corruption is rife, and the Mayor and his cronies have got it made. So when they learn they are going to be subject to an undercover government inspection they panic. Mistaking a penniless nobody for the inspector they swiftly fall victim to their own stupidity and greed.This adaptation by Phil Porter was published to coincide with the premiere at Chichester Festival Theatre in April 2025
The Definitive Guide to Horror Movies
More than a hundred years of horror movies are covered in this comprehensive book that explores spine-tinglers from every corner of the globe. Revisit the most terrifying scenes in cinema history in this fully updated volume with reviews of movies released up to 2024. The Definitive Guide to Horror Movies traces the genre over the decades, providing a witty and informative critique of more than 300 movies and television series from around the world. A wide range of movies are highlighted, from neglected gems to big-budget duds, as well as productions from countries as far afield as Japan and Brazil. Horror movie fans will enjoy this insightful, informative look at their favorite genre.
Coraline 2026 Wall Calendar (Includes Full-Color Poster)
Transform your wall into a portal to the Other World with the official Coraline 2026 Wall Calendar. Explore the world behind the little door with the official Coraline 2026 Wall Calendar. Featuring cute-as-a-button art from the hit stop-motion animated movie, this wall calendar with poster includes your favorite twitchy witchy girl and the "other" residents of the Pink Palace Apartments. Includes poster! Moon phases Bonus spread for September-December 2025 Generous grids for adding appointments and reminders Includes major official world holidays Nostalgic art that's great for home and safe for work Opens to 12 inches x 24 inches
Documentary Theatre in India
As much as documentary theatre in India captures realities in its own way, its practices and histories have been understudied. Set against India's contested political landscape, where legal documents determine one's life, the contributors to this volume highlight the relevance of documentary theatre, challenge dominant concepts and offer new frameworks for understanding its cultural significance. Essays, conversations, and creative contributions from renowned scholars and artists from India and beyond are completed with practical theatre exercises - making this volume a vital resource for academics and anyone interested in the potential of theatre.
