A Guide to UK Theatre for Young Audiences (Paperback)

The quality and range of Theatre for Children and Young People in the UK is one of our greatest cultural assets. This essential book provides the first ever guide to the wealth of talent and creativity displayed by over 150 professional companies involved in theatre for young audiences. Contents: Introduction | Background articles | Shows for international touring | Funding and organisation | Writers and publishers | Company listings

Editor Paul Harman started as an actor in repertory theatres in 1963 and soon found his way to professional theatre for young audiences via the Coventry Belgrade Theatre-in-Education team. He was founder and artistic director of Merseyside Young People's Theatre 1978-89 and Artistic Director of Cleveland Theatre Company in Darlington 1994-2008. His productions for young audiences have toured to USA, Russia, Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, Romania, Spain, Korea and Japan and he has translated plays for young audiences from French and German. Currently chair of TYA UK Centre of ASSITEJ, the International Association of Theatre For Children and Young People and a member of the Executive Committee of ASSITEJ International from 2008-2011.