3rd Edition

The Frantic Assembly Book of Devising Theatre

By Scott Graham, Steven Hoggett Copyright 2026
258 Pages 43 Color & 7 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

258 Pages 43 Color & 7 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

258 Pages 43 Color & 7 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

The Frantic Assembly Book of Devising Theatre, Third Edition demystifies the process of devising theatre, offering an intimate and invaluable insight into Frantic Assembly’s evolution and success. The third edition is a uniquely personal account of the history and practice of this remarkable company. It has been completely revised to include new practical exercises, essays on devising,... Read more

1. Introduction  2. Warm-Ups and Preparation  3. Making Work  4. The Tenets of the Frantic Method  5. The Frantic Method in the Classroom  6. Presenting Work  7. Scenes and Their Creation  8. Devising  9. Practical Devising Processes  10. New and Adapted Exercises Without Contact  11. Ok, What Now? (Let’s Push Things Forward)  12. Conclusion

Biography

Scott Graham and Steven Hoggett are co-founders of Frantic Assembly. Steven is a freelance theatre maker, and Scott is the Artistic Director of Frantic Assembly.