Theater & Musicals

In Poems to Perform, Julia Donaldson has chosen poems with performance by children in mind, and her notes and ideas on performing them are included in a special section at the end of the book.From the author of The Gruffalo, Julia's passionate belief...

Described by Benedict Cumberbatch as "a brilliant introduction to theatre", this fascinating book by the National Theatre shows how plays like War Horse and many others are made. Described by Benedict Cumberbatch as "a brilliant introduction to theatre",...

Described by Benedict Cumberbatch as "a brilliant introduction to theatre", this fascinating book by the National Theatre shows how plays like War Horse and many others are made. Described by Benedict Cumberbatch as "a brilliant introduction to theatre",...

Every building has a story, and Yvette Fielding is on a quest to uncover the ghostly histories of theatres. Each of the nine theatres in this book has its own history and hauntings, brought to life by Yvette and the Most Haunted team’s investigations of...

Perfect for schools - both for class reading as well as performance. A short black and white illustrated play set in World War Two written by Julia Donaldson, author of the modern classic The Gruffalo. World War Two has been declared and the Chivers...

Be the star of the show with these fun stage make-up looks from the National Theatre. Follow the simple step-by-step instructions to transform yourself into twelve dramatic characters, including a phoenix, zombie, pirate and rock star. Created by the...

Grab your very own VIP access pass and enter the wonderful world of the ballet theatre. Have you ever wondered how ballet dancers stay strong and avoid injury? Or how the magical scenes on stage are created by the set department? Step behind the scenes...

Kerrie sets about her daily task of preparing Mum's heroin... Jakey has had enough of life in the crew... Cameron is too scared to step outside the front door... One morning, the three teenagers discover a note in the Frosties. Mum has abandoned them:...

Discover the fascinating stories of the bold and brave women in Shakespeare's plays.Stories of twelve of Shakespeare's courageous, strong-willed and determined characters are brought to life with Becca Stadtlander's rich and evocative illustrations...

From the author of Welcome to the Symphony and Welcome to Jazz, this musical picture book introduces children to opera with 12 sound interactive buttons and an illustrated performance of Mozart's The Magic Flute. Join three adorable dogs for a...

This book presents Serge Prokofieff's famous musical story about young Peter and the Wolf in the style of a play with four scenes. The cast of characters on page 2 shows how Prokofieff used a different musical instrument to represent each character. With...

A charmingly illustrated exploration of The Nutcracker ballet, from the story to the characters to the music, for kids aged 8 - 12 to enjoy. The Nutcracker is one of the world's most beloved and recognizable ballets. A holiday perennial, it is frequently...

One of the biggest problems faced by those working with very young children at Christmas is how to involve pre-readers in the nativity story with the minimum of fuss and manageable preparation. Here is an ideal solution that will delight teachers and...

What the Ladybird Heard, bestselling picture book from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, has been adapted by author Julia Donaldson into a fun and accessible play script that children will love performing at school or at home.The What the Ladybird Heard...

Let others sing of war and a hero buffeted by fate. I sing of marriage and a marriage bed, and the endurance of love.With an introduction by the author, this is Tom Stoppard in the voice of Odysseus's wife recalling how the Trojan War 'took away my...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Cinderella is tired of a life of chores, but everything changes when her fairy godmother turns up. Just as she meets her perfect prince, though, the clock chimes...

Take your seats, because Where Is Broadway? is ready to take center stage!In a lively and engaging style, authors Douglas Yacka and Francesco Sedita cover the development of the first theaters and the birth of the American musical, as well as the shows...

Lights, camera, play! With this second edition of On Stage: Theater Games and Activities for Kids, budding thespians will have fun under the footlights as they choose from more than 125 theater games that spark creativity, boost confidence, and encourage...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780525645405Author John Robert AllmanFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Random House USA Children's BooksPublisher Random House USA Inc

Join Lola on her backstage adventure in the first picture book created with the National Theatre.It's showtime! Lola is a little actor with big dreams. But when disaster strikes on opening night and an important prop goes missing backstage, can Lola save...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781954571259Author Ron LeishmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 108Imprint Playing with PlaysPublisher Playing with PlaysWeight(grams) 118gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781580896399Author Jane SutcliffeFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.Publisher Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780062419255Author Diane StanleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint HarperCollins PublishersPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams)...

Whether you love plays or musicals, there is so much to know about the theater. This book will engage newly confident readers who are ready to learn independently with fun facts and provides learners a chance to test their knowledge. These books also...

Whether you love plays or musicals, there is so much to know about the theater. This book will engage newly confident readers who are ready to learn independently with fun facts and provides learners a chance to test their knowledge. These books also...

Wantoknow ...are informative picture books that answer the many questions young children have about the world around them. Some subjects are familiar, others are less familiar. This series explores our fascinating world and environment, and examines...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781534199521Author Virginia Loh-HaganFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint 45th Parallel PressPublisher 45th Parallel PressWeight(grams) 249gDimensions(mm)...

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781534199491Author Virginia Loh-HaganFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint 45th Parallel PressPublisher 45th Parallel PressWeight(grams) 249gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781534199460Author Virginia Loh-HaganFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint 45th Parallel PressPublisher 45th Parallel PressWeight(grams) 204gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781534199453Author Virginia Loh-HaganFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint 45th Parallel PressPublisher 45th Parallel PressWeight(grams) 204gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593305638Author John Robert AllmanFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

Have you ever seen a puppet show? Now's your chance to go behind the scenes! Take a trip inside the Little Angel Theatre and meet Ronnie the puppeteer. As he takes you on a tour of the theatre, you can meet lots of puppets, find out how they're made and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781738161102Author Mike HardingFormat PaperbackPage Count 52Imprint Legal DepositPublisher Legal DepositWeight(grams) 109g

This book introduces young people to the theatrical processes behind the scenes of one of the country's best known and best loved theatres. The Young Vic is famous for its hugely successful productions of classic and modern plays, which have attracted...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789956540167Author George NjimeleFormat PaperbackPage Count 68Imprint Peacock Writers SeriesPublisher Peacock Writers SeriesWeight(grams) 91g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798869276353Author Tavia Lynn KallisonFormat PaperbackPage Count 250Imprint Tavia Lynn KallisonPublisher Tavia Lynn KallisonWeight(grams) 454g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781803853314Author Nigel GarettFormat PaperbackPage Count 38Imprint Mystarsbooks PublishingPublisher Mystarsbooks PublishingWeight(grams) 113g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781944435431Author Jenny BradleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 100Imprint Blue Sky Daisies LLCPublisher Blue Sky Daisies LLCWeight(grams) 186g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783639081718Author Heather Elise HamiltonFormat PaperbackPage Count 284Imprint VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.Publisher VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.Weight(grams)...