Royal
National Theatre:
The official website
of the Royal National Theatre. The archive section will be particularly
useful to the theatre student as it enables you to obtain information
on previous productions. At the moment this only includes performances
since 1998 but the website also provides a documentary record of the
Royal National Theatre since its inception in 1963. The Archive can
also supply photocopies of the programme notes and the major reviews
and associated articles about any past National Theatre production.
About
Guide to the British Theatre:
A superb websites for students of the British Theatre. Like other
Mining Company Guides it includes extensive site reviews, feature
articles and discussion areas. Peter Lathan, who runs the site, is
a real enthusiast who has clearly spent a considerable amount of time
reviewing the material. In the Spotlight provides up to date information
such as a full listing of the 1999 BAFTA Awards. You can also subscribe
to the British Theatre Newsletter from the site.
Globe
Theatre: The award winning site on the Globe Theatre in London
is produced and maintained by Reading University. There is an excellent
history of the theatre with hypertexted links to relevant information
on the design and construction of the building. Other sections include:
Information Guidebook, Frequently Asked Questions, The International
Globe Centre, Visiting the Globe, Performances at the Globe and Getting
to the Globe.
Hackney
Empire: In 1901 the architect, Frank Matcham, modelled his design
of Hackney Empire on the great Italian opera houses of the 18th century.
However, the building also reflected the technology of the time by
becoming Britain's first all electric theatre. Combining tradition
and the latest developments in technology is also in evidence in this
beautifully designed website. Its main feature is a history of the
theatre and this can be viewed as a straight narrative or by using
an animated timeline.
Dramateacher
is a site devoted to the sharing of resources, discussion, links,
book recommendations, exercises, quotes and everything that involves
teaching drama. At present there are over 180 files which can be downloaded
and used to prepare lessons. Members are encouraged to contribute
to the site with their own resources and links so that the site continues
to grow.
Performing
Zone Community: This
is a site dedicated to teachers and students of drama and dance at
GCSE, A Level or in college or university. It features lesson plans,
ideas and resources as well as a fun forum/message board and lots
of useful links. To get the most from this site you are advised to
join the community, where you will get the added benefits of clip
arts, and all the documents on Brecht, Stanislavski and Shakespeare.
Glossary
of Technical Theatre Terms: This website produced by Theatre Crafts
includes a list of over 1250 definitions. The material is listed under
Lighting, Sound, Stage Management, Costume, Stage Design, Rigging,
Theatre Building, Directing, Theatre Jobs, Administration and Forms
of Theatre. A useful website for any teacher or student who wants
to develop detailed knowledge of theatre terms.
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