Product Description

This is a revised edition of one of NHB's consistently best-selling theatre books - a treasure trove of drama games and exercises. "House of Games" has proved itself an immensely valuable resource for teachers, theatre directors, and drama workshop leaders. Following on from Keith Johnstone's famous "Impro" and Augusto Boal's "Games for Actors and Non-Actors", Chris Johnston's book provides ideas and guidance for drama groups of all kinds.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #104840 in Books
• Published on: 2005-12-16
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

Review
"'This is an excellent resource book for anyone involved in participatory drama' Guild of Drama Adjudicators Newsletter 'It is friendly, accessible, well structured and full of good advice - much of it plain common sense... Reading it is like being in a room buzzing with relaxed and informed conversation about basic principles, and good ruses for realising both general and specific aims.' Mick Wallis, Theatre Research International 'House of Games is a book I will return to and learn much from' Dorinda Hulton, Studies in Theatre Production"

About the Author
Chris Johnston has been active in drama for over twenty-five years and has worked with groups of all kinds from prisoners to old-age pensioners, from youth clubs to professional actors. He is currently Co- Director of Rideout (Creative Arts for Rehabilitation) and Director of Fluxx Theatre Company. This revised edition of House of Games is published alongside his new book, The Improvisation Game.

Customer Reviews

A fascinating blend of theory and practice
This book achieves a lot, giving huge insight into group dynamics in theatre work, the dynamics of drama, the function of games and the role of facilitator, whilst offering a huge number of very enjoyable and engaging games. Well written and very insightful, far more than a compendium of games.