British Theatre - Resource Packs

This is a background pack for the National Theatre's 2014 production of A Taste of Honey by Shelagh Delaney. Included in this pack are a rehearsal diary, character profiles and interviews with the director and actors.

This is a background pack for Simon Stephens' stage adaptation of Mark Haddon's book, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, directed by Marianne Elliott. This pack includes a synopsis, workshop diary and practical exercises.

This is a background pack for the National Theatre's 2014 production of Behind The Beautiful Forevers by David Hare. Included in this pack is a synopsis of the play, a rehearsal diary and interviews with the cast, featuring Meera Syal.

This is a background pack for Home by Nadia Fall, a verbatim piece that gives voice to young people living in a London hostel. Included in this pack is a rehearsal diary and an article on verbatim theatre.

This is a background pack for the 2013 production of Edward II by Christopher Marlowe. Included in this pack is an interview with the dramaturg and an introduction to the play.

This is a background pack for the 2013 production of The Light Princess, a new musical written by Tori Amos and Samuel Adamson. Included in this pack are interviews with some of the creative team and an introduction to the production.

This is a background pack for the National Theatre's 2012 production of The Magistrate. Included in this pack is a synopsis of the play, a rehearsal diary and an interview with the director Timothy Sheader.

This is a background pack for Tom Cairn's 2012 production of Scenes From An Execution by Howard Barker. Included in this pack is are interviews with Tom Cairn and Fiona Shaw (playing Galactia), and the rehearsal diary.

This is a workpack for Katie Mitchell's 2008 production of ...some trace of her. Included in this pack is an overview of the rehearsal process and discussion points.

This is a background pack for The UN Inspector directed by David Farr in 2005. Included in this pack are practical exercises and a rehearsal diary.

This is a workpack for the 2004 production of The History Boys by Alan Bennett. Included in this pack is an interview with director Nicholas Hytner.

This is a workpack for Tom Stoppard's The Coast of Utopia staged at the National Theatre in 2002.

This is Key Stage 4 workpack for The Black Album by Hanif Kureishi.

This is a worksheet for Nicholas Hytner's 2006 production of The Alchemist. Included in this pack is a look at use of language in Ben Jonson's script.

This is a background pack for Or You Could Kiss Me, a collaboration between Neil Bartlett and Handspring Puppet Company. Included in this pack is a timeline of the play and interview with the designer.

This is a workpack for Jeremy Sams' 2000 production of Noises Off by Michael Frayn. Included in this pack is an overview of the rehearsals and an introduction to farce.

This is a background pack for the 2001 production of Harold Pinter's No Man's Land. Included in this pack is discussion points and practical exercises.

This is a background pack for Michael Buffong's 2011 production of Moon on a Rainbow Shawl. Included in this pack is an exploration of the play and practical exercises.

This is a workpack for Peter Gill's 2001 production of Luther by John Osborne. Included in this pack are discussion points and practical exercises.

This is a workpack for the 2003 production of Tom Stoppard's Jumpers. Included in this pack are discussion points and practical exercises.

This is a workpack for Invisible Mountains by Rebecca Lenkiewicz, a piece that explores the challenges of 'moving up' to secondary school for Year Seven students.

This is a workpack for Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials, adapted by Nicholas Wright and directed by Nicholas Hytner in 2003.

This is a workpack for Heroes, a piece that explores the causes and consequences of conflicts at home and abroad. It addresses key issues within the KS3 PSHE and Citizenship curricula.

This is a workpack for Irina Brown's 2001 production of Further than the Furthest Thing by Zinnie Harris.

This is a workpack for Tony Harrison's Fram staged in the National Theatre in 2008.

This is a background pack for Elmina's Kitchen in a touring version in 2005.

This is a workpack for Dr. Faustus by Christopher Marlowe.

This is a workpack for James Macdonald's 2009 production of Dido, Queen of Carthage. Included in this pack is a timeline from Troy to Marlow.

This is an education pack, based on DV8's Can We Talk About This, for schools with tasks and exercises around issues of freedom of speech, multiculturalism and Islam.

This is a workpack for the 2000 production of Blue/Orange by Joe Penhall. Included in this pack are discussion points and practical exercises.

This is a workpack for Best Mates by Sarah Daniels staged by the National Theatre in 2000.

This is a workpack for three plays, Baby Girl, DNA and The Miracle which were staged in 2008 for young people. The pack consists of a series of exercises and classroom activities for English and Drama teachers.

This is a background pack for Katie Mitchell's 2007 production of Attempts on her Life by Martin Crimp.

This is a background pack for Slow Time, a play by Roy Williams, directed by Matt Wilde in 2005. The pack gives guidelines on writing workshops as well as giving an overview of rehearsal techniques.

This is a background pack for the 2005 production of The History Boys. Included in this pack is a synopsis and an interview with Alan Bennett.

This is a background pack for the 2005 touring production of The History Boys. Included in this pack is an introduction to the play and an exploration of its themes.

This is a background pack to The Observer, a play by Matt Charman, directed by Richard Eyre in 2009.

This is a workpack for David Hare's The Permanent Way.

This is a workpack for Trevor Nunn's 2001 production of The Relapse, by John Vanbrugh. Included in this pack is an overview of theatre in the 1600's, discussion points and practical exercises.

This is a workpack for Melly Still's 2008 production of The Revenger's Tragedy.

This is a background pack for Trevor Nunn's 2006 production of The Royal Hunt of the Sun by Peter Shaffer. Included in this pack are rehearsal diaries and interviews.

This is a workpack for Tim Supple's 2000 production, The Villain's Opera, written by Nick Dear. Included in this pack are practical exercises.