{"title":"Al Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003eAl Smith offers readers a compelling journey into the world of theatre and arts, capturing the dynamic spirit of contemporary performance. His works, including contributions to \u003cem\u003eNational Theatre Connections 2026\u003c\/em\u003e, showcase a keen insight into dramatic storytelling and cultural expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on creativity and community, Smith’s books explore themes that resonate within the broader arts landscape, inviting both enthusiasts and practitioners to engage deeply with the evolving tapestry of theatre and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"national-theatre-connections-2026-by-florence-espeut-nickless-9781350614291","title":"National Theatre Connections 2026","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNational Theatre Connections 2026\u003c\/em\u003e draws together eight new plays for young people to perform, from some of the UK’s most exciting and popular playwrights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are plays for a generation of theatre-makers who want to ask questions, challenge assertions and test boundaries, and for those who love to invent and imagine a world of possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe plays offer young performers an engaging and diverse range of material to perform, read or study. Wrestling with themes like the Youth Custody Service, conspiracy, the climate crisis, exam pressure, grief and friendship, this collection lays bare a rich and complex terrain in which students can fully immerse themselves, explore and discover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2026 anthology represents the full set of eight plays offered by the National Theatre's 2026 programme, as well as comprehensive workshop notes that give insights and inspiration for building characters, running rehearsals and staging a production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48147547750636,"sku":"9781350614291","price":51.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350614291-national-theatre-connections-2026.jpg?v=1786449943"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/al-smith.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}