Other Performing Arts

Costumes designed and made for devised or physical drama, for contemporary circus or for dance, differ radically from the more traditional costume ...

In this study of the relationship between men and their horses in seventeenth- and eighteenth-century England, Monica Mattfeld explores the experie...

For eight centuries the City of London has hosted one of the world's greatest public parades, as the newly elected Lord Mayor embarks on a processi...

The authoritative guide to planning, organising, managing and delivery events of all sizeAnyone responsible for organising a voluntary or public ev...

Explosions in November tells the story of one of Europes leading cultural institutions, Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival (hcmf), through th...

This book deals with post-war culture and society and the Edinburgh Festivals. The Edinburgh Festival is the world's largest arts festival. It has ...

Puck Fair, Irelands oldest festival, was established by a royal patent in October 1613, granted to the Welsh planter, Jenkyn Conway, of Killorglin....

'Festivals have always been a big part of both my personal and professional life, and over the years I've experienced so many amazing moments which...

Tips and ideas from transport to tents and style to scrimpingFestivals come in every shape and size and cater for every type of music lover, but wh...

For a time, the Isle of Wight Festivals transformed a sleepy English island into the rock'n'roll capital of the world. From promoting a one-nighter...

Puppetry is an old and respected art form but it is also just plain fun. This book presents dozens of original patterns for a particular kind of...

This special signed edition of volumes 1 & 2 of 'When the World Came to the Isle of Wight' tells festival organiser Ray Foulk's story of the 19...

Joan Rhodess story is a colourful tale, full of grit and glamour: the strongwoman who entertained on the streets and in front of royalty. Kate Adi...

The ultimate guide to mastering the art of magic. Business InsiderA must-have for any aspiring magician. Mashable Learn to perform 50 unbelievable ...

In 1749, a newspaper advertisement appeared declaring that a man would climb inside a bottle on the stage of a London theatre. Although the crowds ...

Puppetry is an old and respected art form but it is also just plain fun. This book presents dozens of original patterns for a particular kind of pu...

At the Rainbow Puppet Theatre, enter a world of beauty, wonder and transformation...Puppets are a wonderful way of bringing stories old and new to ...

50 classic magic tricks to amuse and entertain your family and friends, including card tricks, coin tricks and sleight-of-hand tricks. Th...