A Guide to UK Theatre for Young Audiences - 2009/2011

An ideal resource for anyone interested in the world of theatre for young audiences.

List of contents

Introduction; Background articles; shows for international touring; company profiles; writers; theatres and organisations listings

About the author

Editor Paul Harman started as an actor in repertory theatres in 1963 and soon found his way to professional theatre for young audiences via the Coventry Belgrade Theatre-in-Education team. He was founder and artistic director of Merseyside Young People's Theatre 1978-89 and Artistic Director of Cleveland Theatre Company in Darlington 1994-2008. His productions for young audiences have toured to USA, Russia, Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, Romania, Spain, Korea and Japan and he has translated plays for young audiences from French and German. Currently chair of TYA UK Centre of ASSITEJ, the International Association of Theatre For Children and Young People and a member of the Executive Committee of ASSITEJ International from 2008-2011.

Summary

This essential book provides the first ever guide to the wealth of talent and creativity displayed by over 150 professional companies involved in theatre for young audiences. A lively and comprehensive overview of many of the best shows available for international touring.

Product details

• Authors: Jo Belloli, Paul Harman
• Assisted by: Paul Harman (Editor)
• Publisher: Aurora Metro Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 12 to 17
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2009
• EAN: 9781906582098
• ISBN: 978-1-906582-09-8
• No. of pages: 112
• Dimensions: 147 mm x 208 mm x 8 mm
• Weight: 318 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Art, music; Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Address books, telephone directories, timetables, shopping guides; Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet