{"title":"Kirsty Housley","description":"\u003cp\u003eKirsty Housley’s works invite readers into the vibrant world of contemporary theatre and drama. Her books, such as those connected to \u003cem\u003eNational Theatre Connections\u003c\/em\u003e, offer inspiring scripts and insights that capture the energy and creativity of youth theatre, making them essential for educators and enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted firmly in \u003cstrong\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, Housley’s writing reflects a passion for performance and storytelling. Her collections provide engaging material that champions imaginative expression and the transformative power of the stage.\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\/kirsty-housley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}