Performing Arts library guide
A list of tailored, credible, good quality materials for your subject. These are the key resources you should be familiar with. Open and explore the links.Key resources for Performing Arts
- Drama OnlineExtensive collection of play scripts, recordings, criticism and playwright biographies from all time periods. Includes Play Finder tool and Monologue Search.
Accessibility information for Drama Online - Theatre and Drama PremiumThe collection features filmed stage performances, full-text plays, audio plays, documentaries, interviews, contextual reference material and production design archival content. Includes the National Theatre Collection. Useful for those studying theatre, literature, performance studies, theatrical design and dramatic writing.
Accessibility information for Theatre and Drama Premium - Box of Broadcasts (BoB)
View, record, create clips and share broadcast programmes from over 75 TV and radio channels. Only available to view in the UK. For educational use only.
- International Bibliography of Theatre & Dance with Full Text
Includes references to journal articles, books, book chapters and dissertation abstracts on all aspects of theatre and performance and 560 full-text titles.
- Dance Online: Dance in Video
Video content covering 20th and 21st century dance. The collection includes performances, documentaries, interviews and instructional videos.
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