Advanced Drama and Theatre Studies has been fully updated in line with the new A level Specifications for first teaching in 2008. Retaining the academic rigour of the first edition, this new edition benefits from the inclusion of: €¢ Biographies of key practitioners €¢ Hints and tips on the production of portfolios €¢ Guidance on essay writing €¢ Examination preparation €¢ Recent stage performances as case studies and points of reference The textbook will be accompanied by a suite of teacher resources which will include planning guidance together with a range of digital and audio-visual activities.