Nick Hern Books - The Backstage Bible - Paperback Theatre Stagecraft Book, 320 Pages

The Backstage Bible is a practical guide to the backstage roles, skills and techniques involved in bringing a theatre production to the stage. Written for theatre-makers at every level, including people in training, it covers areas from stage management and design to lighting, sound and production management.

Key Features

• Backstage Roles: Explains the work of the technical and production teams and how their roles contribute to a show.
• Practical Guidance: Covers design, stage management, costume, make-up, props, construction, scenic art, lighting, sound and production management.
• Digital Technology: Includes sections on technical management, stagecraft and using the latest digital technologies.
• Production Examples: Includes case studies from actual productions, illustrated explanations of core skills and advice on developing backstage skills.
• Team Collaboration: Explores how directors and performers can work with backstage teams.

Specifications

• Author: Neil Fraser
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 320
• Publisher: Nick Hern Books
• Publication Date: 17 Sept. 2026
• Language: English
• Dimensions: 21 x 14.8 x 5 cm (8.3 x 5.8 x 2 in)
• Weight: 396 g (14 oz)
• Release Date: 2026-09-17
• ISBN-10: 1848422989
• ISBN-13: 978-1848422988