{"product_id":"theatre-for-children","title":"Theatre for Children","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTheatre for Children\u003c\/i\u003e, by Janet Grant and David Wood - described by \u003ci\u003eThe Times \u003c\/i\u003eas ''the national children''s dramatist'' - is a practical and comprehensive guide, essential for anyone involved in making theatre for children.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescribed by \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e as ''the national children''s dramatist'', David Wood has been writing, adapting, directing and acting in plays for children for more than twenty-five years. In 2026, he received an Industry Recognition Olivier Award. His best known work, from his play \u003ci\u003eThe Gingerbread Man\u003c\/i\u003e to his adaptations of Roald Dahl''s \u003ci\u003eThe BFG\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Witches\u003c\/i\u003e, has enjoyed national and international professional success and entered the repertory of amateur companies and school dramatic societies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow David has written the definitive book on theatre for children. He analyses the skills involved in entertaining audiences of children everywhere and reveals his special techniques for catching and holding a child''s attention. This practical, step-by-step comprehensive guide is essential reading for professionals and amateurs alike, and anyone wanting to be involved in theatre for children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57481708339573,"sku":"9780571177493","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780571177493.jpg?v=1786090014","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/theatre-for-children","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}