Stage Fighting - A Practical Guide

By Jonathan Howell

ISBN:	9781847970466
PUBLISHED:	2008
PAGES:	192
BINDING:	Paperback
SIZE:	235x165 mm
INSIDE:	150 colour photographs

Stage Fighting reveals the practicalities of choreographing realistic fight scenes on stage in a way that is both convincing for the audience and safe for the actors. All kinds of combat are explored, ranging from ritualised swordplay through to the slaps and punches of a bar-room brawl. The book takes the reader behind the scenes and explains how the illusion of the fight is created, looking at topics such as working with a partner; warming up; trainong, rehearsing and performing; and creating realistic sound effects.

Topics covered include: The role of the fight director Action and reaction Unarmed combat Using weapons Safety aspects

RRP: £14.99

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