Theatre For Children Av David Wood, Janet Grant

<p><b>The definitive book on making theatre for children: a practical and comprehensive guide, essential for playwrights, directors and teachers. </b><br><br>Described by <i>The Times</i> as 'the national children's dramatist', David Wood has been writing, adapting, directing and acting in plays for children for more than fifty years. His best known work, from his play <i>The Gingerbread Man</i> to his adaptations of Judith Kerr's <i>The Tiger Who Came to Tea </i>and Roald Dahl's <i>The BFG</i> and <i>The Witches</i>, has enjoyed national and international success and entered the repertory of innumerable amateur companies and school drama societies. In 2026, he received a lifetime achievement Industry Recognition Olivier Award. <br><br>In this book, David Wood analyses the skills involved in entertaining audiences of children everywhere and reveals his special techniques for catching and holding a child's attention. This practical, step-by-step comprehensive guide is essential reading for professionals and amateurs alike, and anyone wanting to be involved in theatre for children.<br><br><b>AMAZON READER REVIEWS:</b><br><b>'Honest and helpful . . . The centrepiece of the book is a terrific explanation of how he wrote <i>The Gingerbread Man</i>, beginning with only a simple title . . . Warmly recommended.' </b><br><b>'A perfect approach.'</b><br><b>'David Wood is nothing short of a genius . . . If you want to write a children's play start by reading this book' </b></p>