Telling the Truth: How to Make Verbatim Theatre - Paperback

by Robin Belfield (Author)

A practical guide to creating verbatim theatre by an experienced theatre-maker and practitioner. Verbatim theatre is an increasingly influential form of theatre, fashioned from words spoken by real people in real situations. Belfield offers a step-by-step breakdown of the entire process including choosing your subject, conducting interviews, and staging your work.

Author Biography

Robin Belfield is a theatre director and writer who has worked with major theatre companies including the National Theatre (where he has also taught verbatim-theatre techniques), the Royal Shakespeare Company, Nuffield Southampton Theatres, Bristol Old Vic, Watermill Theatre and Theatre Royal Bath. He is one half of Belfield and Slater Musicals.