In the hot summer of 1942 a seven year old girl and her mother arrived on the Isle of Man from Manchester. A week's holiday in the tiny village of Sulby was to be an opportunity to spend time with her father, an airman stationed at nearby Jurby. But as war raged throughout Europe, their stay in Sulby turned from weeks to months, and eventually to years. This is the story of how one child adapted to the enormous changes that war brought, and how a rural life a world away from anything familiar eventually became the very epitome of 'home'.

Performance Skills for Amateur Drama is a practical guide for drama group leaders who want to improve performance skills and get the most out of group meetings. It contains dozens of fun exercises to aid group cohesion, confidence and stage technique. Includes: Warm-ups and Ice-breakers Concentration and Relaxation exercises Breath control, articulation and projection Body language and physical performance skills Improvisation and mime These tips and techniques are drawn from over fifty years' experience both in amateur and professional theatre and will form an invaluable foundation for any...

How to Stage a Play is a practical guide and checklist for amateur producers and directors wanting to get a production on stage. Including: Planning a Production Role of Director Stage Management Auditioning and Rehearsing Technical terminology It concludes with a chapter of notes for actors, dealing with common issues such as forgetting lines, overcoming nerves, voice projection and marking up scripts. These tips and techniques are drawn from over fifty years' experience both in amateur and professional theatre and will form an invaluable foundation for any group wanting to maximise the...

How to Set up an Amateur Drama Group is a practical guide and checklist for anyone wanting to establish an ongoing group to explore and enjoy drama activities. Even if you are not yet intending to put on plays for the public, it is worth getting the basics in place so that your group can grow and flourish from a firm foundation. It includes: Finding a venue Setting up a steering committee Assigning roles within the group Suggested format for weekly meetings Publicity and marketing"