Running the Room

Conversations with Women Theatre Directors

Rosemary Waugh

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Nick Hern Books
16 November 2023

Theatre Studies; Theatre direction & production

The UK's most brilliant, fearless and creative women directors open the door on their craft, discussing their work in the theatre in intimate and illuminating detail.

Through a series of fascinating conversations with many of the leading talents working on British stages, Running the Room explores what it takes to succeed in the field, and how each director approaches the work in their own way.

Each interview focuses on a particular facet of the director's practice, examining not just the 'how' – how to talk to actors, how to create the right rehearsal environment, how to handle cuts and previews, how to work with a living playwright – but also the 'why': why certain approaches work better than others, why there's no 'right' way to direct a play, and why work in theatre anyway?

As this passionate, inspiring book shows, there are myriad ways to be a theatre director. For aspiring or current directors, it will give you the confidence to be uniquely yourself, develop your own approach, and create the work you want to make. For creatives in other disciplines, it will provide insight into directors' processes, along with examples of successful collaboration. And for anyone who loves theatre, this is an unparalleled first-hand account of how brilliant theatre is made – direct from those making it.

With contributions from:

Natalie Abrahami • Annabel Arden • Milli Bhatia • Carrie Cracknell • Tinuke Craig • Marianne Elliott • Nadia Fall • Yaël Farber • Vicky Featherstone • Jamie Fletcher • Sarah Frankcom • Emma Frankland • Rebecca Frecknall • Debbie Hannan • Tamara Harvey • Natalie Ibu • Ola Ince • Lynette Linton • Nancy Medina • Katie Mitchell • Rachel O'Riordan • Emma Rice • Indhu Rubasingham • Jenny Sealey

'A goldmine of insight on the multifarious art of directing, the skill of leadership, and the joys and challenges of constructing a career in theatre as a woman… the list of interviewees reads like a who's who of influential directors… brims with fascinating discussions of creative practice, illuminating discourse on running buildings and companies, and thought-provoking comments on contemporary theatre'

— The Crush Bar

By: Rosemary Waugh
Imprint: Nick Hern Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 347g
ISBN: 9781839040405
ISBN 10: 1839040408
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 16 November 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Rosemary Waugh is an award-winning art critic and journalist, specialising in theatre, dance and visual art. Her reviews, interviews and essays have been published by titles including the New Statesman, Condé Nast Traveller, The Financial Times, The i, The Evening Standard, The Independent, Time Out, The Stage, Exeunt, Artists and Illustrators, OOF, The English Garden, The Dance Gazette, The Globe and Art UK. She is also the author of an extensive collection of theatre programme notes for shows on in the West End. She is the author of Running the Room: Conversations with Women Theatre Directors (Nick Hern Books, 2023).

Reviews for Running the Room: Conversations with Women Theatre Directors

'An excellent book' -- Lyn Gardner * The Stage * 'A goldmine of insight on the multifarious art of directing, the skill of leadership, and the joys and challenges of constructing a career in theatre as a woman… the list of interviewees reads like a who’s who of influential directors… brims with fascinating discussions of creative practice, illuminating discourse on running buildings and companies, and thought-provoking comments on contemporary theatre' -- Fergus Morgan * The Crush Bar * 'A candid, in-depth record of conversations about art and life... a source of inspiration... a lot of valuable material for budding directors and readers of all genders' * Broadway World * 'A treasure trove of the various forms of practice when running a rehearsal room, but also allows a glimpse into who each interviewee is... a book of both reflection and passion... an absorbing read, accessible in its structure yet of use to professionals working in theatre' * LouReviews * 'Encourages trainee directors and students to find their own voice, as there are indeed a million different variations of each other's practice and multitudinous ways of creating work for the stage. Learn from the best' * Word Matters (Journal of the Society of Teachers of Speech and Drama) *