{"title":"Nick Hern Books","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNick Hern Books is one of the UK’s leading theatre publishers — home to groundbreaking plays, essential acting resources, and the voices shaping contemporary performance. As a launch partner of The Grey Hill, NHB brings its celebrated catalogue of scripts and performance writing to both audiobooks and ebooks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheir list champions playwrights, actors, and theatre‑makers across the UK and beyond, offering bold new writing, modern classics, and practical guides for performers. 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Welcomed by actors, directors and theatregoers alike.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— StageTalk Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A fascinating read… engages the reader on a deeper level of understanding.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Word Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Enthusing, practical and immediately usable… collected wisdom from decades of craft.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— The Broken Spine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Why You'll Love This Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA radical new approach\u003c\/strong\u003e to acting from one of the world’s leading directors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical tools\u003c\/strong\u003e for unlocking energy, presence and connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear, insightful analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e of scenes from \u003cem\u003eMacbeth\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for actors and directors\u003c\/strong\u003e working in any style or medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Nick Hern Books essential\u003c\/strong\u003e for anyone serious about performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- About the Author --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeclan Donnellan\u003c\/strong\u003e is a world‑renowned theatre director and co‑founder of Cheek by Jowl. His work has been seen across the globe, and his first book, \u003cem\u003eThe Actor and the Target\u003c\/em\u003e, has become a modern classic of actor training. 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There is no one better.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— Rory Kinnear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A must for anyone who is serious about producing a strong, clean noise from their voice box.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— Sir Lenny Henry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Clear and engaging… packed full of wise, do‑able guidance and sensible exercises.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— Drama Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Very clear… if you don't already have a book of voice exercises, I would recommend this one.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— Teaching Drama\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"An attractive, unfussy book with very clear instructions… friendly but authoritative.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— Ink Pellet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"An excellent manual… indispensable to acting students and voice teachers alike.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— Word Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Why You'll Love This Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA complete voice-care toolkit\u003c\/strong\u003e from one of the UK’s leading voice coaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple, effective exercises\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable for actors, teachers, speakers and everyday use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear explanations\u003c\/strong\u003e that make vocal technique accessible and enjoyable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for performers\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking vocal strength, clarity and authenticity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Nick Hern Books essential\u003c\/strong\u003e for anyone who uses their voice professionally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Author --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeannette Nelson\u003c\/strong\u003e is Head of Voice at the National Theatre and one of the UK’s most respected voice coaches. She has worked with leading actors across stage and screen, helping them develop healthy, expressive and resilient voices. 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Her plays include \u003cem\u003eGlory on Earth\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEvery Five Minutes\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAny Given Day\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSex \u0026amp; God\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003estrangers, babies\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eShimmer\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRiddance\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eOne Good Beating\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThingummy Bob\u003c\/em\u003e, and an adaptation of Alice Munro’s \u003cem\u003eThe View From Castle Rock\u003c\/em\u003e for Stellar Quines and the EIBF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinda was the Creative Fellow at Edinburgh University’s Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities in 2011. 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