{"product_id":"9781350437456","title":"Puppetry A Backstage Guide","description":"\u003ch3\u003eNational Theatre Backstage Guides\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003ePuppetry\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Backstage Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eToby Olié\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerforming Arts \/ Theater \/ Playwriting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the creator of some of the world's most iconic puppetry shows comes this National Theatre Backstage Guide to the craft. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a focus on the processes within each stage of creation and the key roles involved, the book offers insights into:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e the benefits of using puppetry in your performance;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e how to research and design your puppets;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e how to perform with a puppet, from the technical considerations to character acting;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e how to maintain your puppet and even repair it during a production;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e how to pursue a career in puppetry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing on both his experience working at the National Theatre on productions such as War Horse and Pinocchio, the author supplements his own know-how with contributions from other notable figures in puppetry, such as Fred Davis, Daisy Beattie, Audrey Brisson and Sarah Wright.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhotos of puppets, from prototypes to final designs, are included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a unique opportunity to learn the principles of puppetry from someone who has worked extensively in the field across theatre, musicals, opera and dance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eToby Olié \u003c\/b\u003eis an Olivier Award-nominated director, designer and puppeteer. He creates productions that are both original and unconventional, expanding audience's expectations of what puppetry is capable of.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e03 September 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMethuen Drama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781350437456\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.36\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51965833969804,"sku":"9781350437456","price":11.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_522503e1-a77b-4a38-bae2-31082dd54eaf.jpg?v=1786071350","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781350437456","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}