{"product_id":"puppetry-toby-olizs-9781350437456","title":"Puppetry: A Backstage Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the creator of some of the world's most iconic puppetry shows comes this National Theatre Backstage Guide to the craft. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a focus on the processes within each stage of creation and the key roles involved, the book offers insights into: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e the benefits of using puppetry in your performance; \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e how to research and design your puppets; \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e how to perform with a puppet, from the technical considerations to character acting; \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e how to maintain your puppet and even repair it during a production; \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e how to pursue a career in puppetry \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing on both his experience working at the National Theatre on productions such as War Horse and Pinocchio, the author supplements his own know-how with contributions from other notable figures in puppetry, such as Fred Davis, Daisy Beattie, Audrey Brisson and Sarah Wright. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePhotos of puppets, from prototypes to final designs, are included. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is a unique opportunity to learn the principles of puppetry from someone who has worked extensively in the field across theatre, musicals, opera and dance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Toby Olié\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 135043745X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781350437456\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Methuen Drama\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/03\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.50h x 4.75w x 1.00d","brand":"Toby Olié","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997525324031,"sku":"9781350437456","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/puppetry-toby-olizs-9781350437456","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}