Performing Arts

Fiona O Loughlin is certainly the funniest (and possibly one of the busiest) working mothers in Australia today: a stand-up comedian based in Alice Springs and Adelaide, she is on...

Whether you are a new listener or an experienced concert-goer, you can enhance your enjoyment of classical music with this invaluable guide. Selected and compiled by the experts at Classic...

Author: Sir W. S. GilbertBinding: HardbackPublished: MacMillan and Co Limited, London, 1979Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis classic work of musical theatre presents a satirical comic opera...

Author: Frederick NolanBinding: HardbackPublished: J.M. Dent, London, 1978Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book chronicles the remarkable collaboration between Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, two titans...

Author: Sir W. S. GilbertBinding: HardbackPublished: MacMillan And Co., 1979Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe book presents the complete libretto of the celebrated comic opera, "The Mikado."...

Author: Jim MarshallBinding: HardbackPublished: Reel Art Press/BMG Books, 2018Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe book presents a photographic journey documenting Johnny Cash's iconic performances at Folsom...

Author: J. B. PriestleyBinding: HardbackPublished: William Heinemann Ltd, 1954Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markings"Low Notes on a High Level: A Frolic" presents a whimsical narrative. This work...

Hidden within all of the 10 innovative piano solos in each volume are scales---sometimes ascending, sometimes descending---in one or both hands. What makes each book Not Just Another Scale Book,"...

(Keyboard Instruction). Learn what goes into mixing the power and drive of rock music with the artistic elements of jazz improvisation in this comprehensive book and CD package. This instructional...

Offering a wealth of creative career paths, accurate income information, job descriptions, and relevant college courses to take, this guide shows that creative people aren't doomed to be "starving artists"...

You may know the lyrics to every song by Nirvana or Sinatra, but what about those lesser-known artists? You might be a BTS obsessive, but do you know who their...

Dance can be radical self-expression, community celebration, revolutionary protest, or pure elation. This lightly guided journal encourages you to channel all that positive energy into all your projects. Aurelia Durand's...

A laugh-out-loud, modern take on the ever popular body-swap story from bestselling author Beth Garrod. Perfect for 9+ fans of Rachel Renee Russell's Dork Diaries and Alesha Dixon's Star Switch...

First biography of The Rat Pack - Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Peter Lawford, Joey Bishop et al - the original Swingers. Brilliant and beautifully written story of...

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to perform over one hundred magic tricks from sleight-of-hand to illusions, as well as, performance tips, how to stage your own magic show, and were...

Everyone remembers their first NOW album. Since NOW That's What I Call Music Volume 1 was released in 1983 on double vinyl and double cassette, NOW has become synonymous with...

The guide that shows you what others only tell you. Explore and enjoy 1,000 years of classical music with this unique collaboration from DK and Classic FM. From Beethoven to...

A guide to 47 operas from the 18th and 19th centuries, this text provides a synopsis for each opera with an introduction singling out the particular strengths and flaws of...

Paul Whitehouse and fishing expert John Bailey celebrate the timeless joy of fishing. Paul Whitehouse and John Bailey have been devout fishermen for longer than they care to remember. A...

Romping hilariously through the three years of the Gillard/Rudd government, Rowan Dean's sharp pen and eagle eye chronicle the finest and funniest moments of what has been an exhilarating roller-coaster...

A NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS' PICK An NPR Best Book of the Year * Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year Longlisted for the 2024 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence...

A guide to all the major musical forms, from the classical music to the great composers, to contemporary jazz and the living tradition of folk music.

Brooklyn and Malibu are excited to be recording music in the studio, but they have a lot of noisy visitors! Will they be able to get their song done?

With an overview of verbatim and documentary theatre practices; analysis and exercises on each of the plays in the HSC Drama syllabus; and workshops for exploring themes and issues, Verbatim...

Author: Jacqueline KentBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus And Robertson Publishers, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book examines the vibrant era of Australian radio broadcasting. It recalls the personalities,...

Author: John HetheringtonBinding: HardbackPublished: F. W. Cheshire, 1967Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography recounts the life of world-renowned opera singer Dame Nellie Melba. It follows her...

Intimate, hilarious conversations with the biggest names in comedy - including Mel Brooks, Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Stewart, Roseanne, Harold Ramis, Louis C.K., Chris Rock, and Lena Dunham. Intimate, hilarious conversations...

A NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS' PICK An NPR Best Book of the Year * Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year Longlisted for the 2024 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence...

One of the music world's pre-eminent critics takes a fresh and much-needed look at the day Dylan "went electric" at the Newport Folk Festival, timed to coincide with the event's...

Circesque is a celebration of an idea Christian Tagliavini had in 2008 and resulted in his photographic series of the same title produced in 2019. Exploring the world of the...

Dance yourself happy with the second, samba spectacular picture book by dancing superstar, Oti Mabuse. It's time for Oti's dance class! Join Oti and her class for their first dance...

"Feast your eyeballs on this bedazzling book and start your children on a lifelong love of Shakespeare." The Times "It's Shakespeare for children - but in a radical new form...

Chloe Lukasiak believes that things happen for a reason. She knows that life would be easier without disappointments, bullying, and medical issues - but sometimes it takes challenges to inspire...

Three weeks into our hen ownership and there wasn't a single egg, there was nothing. Natalie's theory for this was that they were bored. Can hens be bored? Really? They're...

FROM INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR ANIKA SCOTT Madame Mystique is a performer extraordinaire, come to work her scandalous magic at the glittering 1933 Chicago World's Fair. Of African American and Sicilian...

A reader-friendly look at the turbulent life and work of probably the greatest 19th century German opera composer, including the impact of politics, philosophy, and aesthetics on Wagner's work. Covers...

Every culture likes to party. Traditional celebrations, whether the Hindu Holi Festival or the Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival, have travelled beyond their origins to become international phenomena. Whether seasonal or...

For musicians, by musicians, the latest guide by the best-selling music learning author Jake Jackson. A new compact format from best-selling music author Jake Jackson. A clear, simple, direct solution...

Professional dance is an exciting but demanding career to choose, and the dancer of today needs to be physically prepared for the stress on the body that a performing life...

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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand...

NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand...

NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand...

Author: John SharpeBinding: SoftbackPublished: Australian Jazz Archive, 1111Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsAustralian Jazz Musicians share their stories in this book. The narratives capture the essence...

Author: Sergei Prokofiev Adapted By Miguelanzo PradoBinding: HardbackPublished: Nantier Beall Minoustchine Publishing, 1998Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis adaptation of Sergei Prokofiev's classic tale invites readers into...

Author: Nancye Bridges, Frank CrookBinding: HardbackPublished: Methuen Australia, 1983Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book is a collection of reminiscences from the stars of Australia's live radio. It...

Author: H.H.PearceBinding: HardbackPublished: The Hawthorn Press, Melbourne, 1971Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the historical context and cultural significance surrounding the iconic Australian song,...