The Frantic Assembly Book of Devising Theatre
3rd Edition
Published on 27. November 2025
258 pages
978-1-040-43918-0 (ISBN)
Description
The Frantic Assembly Book of Devising Theatre, Third Edition demystifies the process of devising theatre, offering an intimate and invaluable insight into Frantic Assembly's evolution and success.
The third edition is a uniquely personal account of the history and practice of this remarkable company. It has been completely revised to include new practical exercises, essays on devising, writing, and choreography, suggestions for scene development, and full-colour photos and illustrations throughout.
This is an accessible, educational, and indispensable introduction to the working processes of Frantic Assembly, whose playful, intelligent, and dynamic productions continue to be acclaimed by audiences and critics alike.
To access Frantic Digital, a free digital resource designed to take you behind the scenes of the Frantic Method, visit www.franticassembly.co.uk/frantic-digital.
The third edition is a uniquely personal account of the history and practice of this remarkable company. It has been completely revised to include new practical exercises, essays on devising, writing, and choreography, suggestions for scene development, and full-colour photos and illustrations throughout.
This is an accessible, educational, and indispensable introduction to the working processes of Frantic Assembly, whose playful, intelligent, and dynamic productions continue to be acclaimed by audiences and critics alike.
To access Frantic Digital, a free digital resource designed to take you behind the scenes of the Frantic Method, visit www.franticassembly.co.uk/frantic-digital.
More details
Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
43 Halftones, color; 7 Halftones, black and white; 43 Illustrations, color; 7 Illustrations, black and white
File size
34,70 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-040-43918-0 (9781040439180)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Scott Graham | Steven Hoggett
The Frantic Assembly Book of Devising Theatre
Book
approx. 11/2025
3rd Edition
Routledge
€215.41
Not yet published
Scott Graham | Steven Hoggett
The Frantic Assembly Book of Devising Theatre
Book
approx. 11/2025
3rd Edition
Routledge
€52.50
Not yet published
Persons
Scott Graham and Steven Hoggett are co-founders of Frantic Assembly. Steven is a freelance theatre maker, and Scott is the Artistic Director of Frantic Assembly.
Content
1. Introduction 2. Warm-Ups and Preparation 3. Making Work 4. The Tenets of the Frantic Method 5. The Frantic Method in the Classroom 6. Presenting Work 7. Scenes and Their Creation 8. Devising 9. Practical Devising Processes 10. New and Adapted Exercises Without Contact 11. Ok, What Now? (Let's Push Things Forward) 12. Conclusion
