A teenage girl discovers her telekinetic powers, enabling her to move objects with her mind and control insects. As she navigates the challenges of adolescence, she learns to harness her abilities, leading to thrilling adventures and self-discovery. The novel explores themes of empowerment, the struggle for acceptance, and the responsibility that comes with extraordinary gifts.
An original approach to Shakespeare's King Lear: Michael Pennington takes us on a fascinating journey through the play from the point of view of Lear himself and others.
An expert guide to the theatre for actors and theatre professionals, from one of Britain's most acclaimed actors.
A unique, personal guide to Shakespeare's life and plays told through the experience of one of our leading classical actors.
The disappearance of a teenage girl in the small town of Prescott, Missouri, sets a gripping mystery in motion. A slick yet temperamental sheriff teams up with a distinctive psychic to navigate the chilling investigation. Together, they confront the dark undercurrents of the community as they seek to uncover the truth behind the girl's vanishing, blending elements of suspense and supernatural insight.
Includes accounts of the writer's work on Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment, Tolstoy's Strider and other Russian projects, as well as essays on how Anton Chekhov's four masterpieces actually work in the theatre. This book is a study of the great writer, a partial autobiography, and, an actor's search for identification with the Anton.
This guide contains a full introduction, historical and theatrical analysis, plus details of productions around the world, to enable theatregoers and students to enjoy and understand the work of these three writers.
The author is portrayed as a highly intelligent and knowledgeable individual, whose writing is both meticulous and engaging. This combination of qualities makes the work accessible and enjoyable for readers, reflecting a deep understanding of the subject matter.
Provides an account of the experiences of the English Shakespeare Company, founded by the authors. By the spring of 1988 the ESC was performing the complete eight-play cycle of Shakespeare's histories, in venues both in the UK and abroad. This book provides an account of their development.