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The Vespers
100 Monologues for Everyone
Series: Audition Speeches
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This collection is ideal for actors seeking versatile monologues for performance or study, as well as readers who appreciate inventive, emotionally rich storytelling in theatre. It suits all ages and experience levels, particularly those interested in contemporary British drama and performance arts.
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See more"100 self-contained original monologues for actors of all ages and genders, written by one of Britain's most celebrated dramatists, Philip Ridley"--
100 self-contained original monologues for actors of all ages and genders, written by one of Britain's most celebrated dramatists, Philip Ridley.
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Have you ever struggled to find the perfect monologue?
Do you want to lose yourself in an unforgettable story?
Do you want to be…transported?
Philip Ridley’s The Vespers is a major work by a major writer. It comprises 100 original, self-contained monologues for actors (and readers) of all genders, all ages, and all levels of experience. Varying in length, style, and structure—from the surreally comic to the heartbreakingly tragic—this is an essential toolkit for any actor (or anyone who enjoys a good story).
Includes an introduction by Cath Badham, Lecturer in Performance at the University of Derby, UK.
Series: Audition Speeches
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The Methuen Drama Book of Monologues for Young Actors
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The Vespers
Have you ever struggled to find the perfect monologue? Do you want to lose yourself in an unforgettable story? Do you want to be…transported? Philip Ridley’s The Vespers is a major work by a major writer. It comprises 100 original, self-contained monologues for actors (and readers) of all genders, all ages, and all levels of experience. Varying in length, style,...Paperback$4999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
New Monologues for Men
New Monologues for Men features forty monologues from plays published by Bloomsbury Methuen Drama recently. The monologues are selected by the editor, Geoffrey Colman, on account of their suitability and relevance to drama school students and recent graduates entering the profession. Each monologue is preceded by an introductory paragraph, written by the editor, outlining the setting, character type, and point...Paperback$4099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Methuen Drama Book of Duologues for Young Actors
Selected by Anne Harvey, an experienced actress, director, writer and adjudicator, these scenes are suitable for performance at auditions, solo acting classes, festivals and examinations. Ranging from Renaissance to contemporary literature, the pieces are varied in content, tone and style and are equipped with an introduction setting the context. Writers include: Edward Bond, Ken Campbell, David Crampton, Caryl Churchill, Noël...Paperback$4099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
30 Monologues and Duologues for South Asian Actors
Published to celebrate the 30th anniversary year of Kali Theatre, 30 Monologues and Duologues for South Asian Actors is a brand new book of 30 monologues and duologues spoken by South Asian characters. It is designed for actors from a South Asian or dual heritage background to be performed in auditions, workshops, and acting classes. Drawn from or adapted from...Paperback$3899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Rebel Voices: Monologues for Women by Women
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New Monologues for Women
New Monologues for Women features forty monologues from plays published recently by Bloomsbury Methuen Drama. The monologues are selected by the editor, Geoffrey Colman, for their relevance to drama school students and recent graduates entering the profession. Each monologue is preceded by an introductory paragraph written by the editor. This introduction outlines the setting, character type, and point in the...PaperbackSold Out
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The Vespers is hailed as a supreme achievement by one of contemporary British theatre's most innovative voices. Aleks Sierz praises Ridley's precise and surprising writing that evokes thrilling and true emotions, while Scotland on Sunday notes the potent and indelible imagery. The Guardian describes Ridley's plays as 'dark hallucinations' that offer a new perspective on the world. Readers and actors alike will find themselves transported by these powerful monologues.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781350181656
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 19 October 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Methuen Drama
Audience: Primary and secondary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 138.0mm
Height: 214.0mm
Weight: 453g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Philip Ridley was born and brought up in the East End of London. His first play, The Pitchfork Disney, changed the course of British theatre. His other plays include Moonfleece, Vincent River, Mercury Fur, Leaves of Glass, Tender Napalm, Radiant Vermin, and The Poltergeist.
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