Keeping It Active: A Practical Guide to Rhetoric in Performance

Every time you open your mouth on stage you are trying to persuade somebody of something.

Sometimes referred to as 'the art of persuasion', rhetoric means using language to communicate your ideas and intentions to other people – and to make sure you are heard, understood and believed. This clear and concise guide explains how it works in plays, and how actors can use it to bring their performances to life on stage.

Drawing on her decades of experience working with actors on major productions,...