{"product_id":"the-need-for-words","title":"The Need for Words","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatsy Rodenburg\u003c\/strong\u003e (author) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatsy Rodenburg explores how we speak, what we speak and the impact of the spoken word. As one of the world's leading voice coaches, she describes practical ways to approach language. Through a more textual approach, she uses Shakespeare, Romantic poetry, modern prose and a range of other texts to help each of us discover our own unique need for words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Part One Rodenburg attacks the myth that there is only one correct way to speak by clearing away the blocks that can make language inaccessible. Part Two, a series of language and text exercises, connects the voice to the shape and quality of individual words and phrases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on Rodenburg's time spent coaching in the worlds of business and politics, this edition reflects on how the way we use words has changed since the book was first published. It brings a renewed focus on the language of power – spoken in the worlds of politicians and company directors – which gives readers an insight into the potency of clear, direct communication. Finally, language exercises provide readers with unmediated access to this new research, allowing them to practice and master the language and words that drive the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatsy Rodenburg is Professor of Text and Poetry, and formerly Head of Voice, at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, UK and formerly at the Royal National Theatre. She trained in Voice Studies at the Central School of Speech and Drama and is recognized as one of the world's leading voice and acting coaches. Previously, Patsy was in residence with the Royal Shakespeare Company for nine years and also work with the Royal Court Theatre, the Donmar Warehouse and the Almeida Theatre, London. She has worked extensively with many of the great world theatres including the Moscow Art Theatre, Complicite, Cheek by Jowl and Comédie-Française. Patsy has worked regularly with some of the best-known actors and biggest names in theatre, film and television including: Nicole Kidman, Rachel Weisz, Emily Watson, Jude Law, Tom Wilkinson, Hugh Jackman, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cate Blanchett, Minnie Driver, Kim Cattrall and David Schwimmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎ Bloomsbury Academic\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublication date ‏ : ‎ 10 Aug. 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrint length ‏ : ‎ 272 pages\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9781350290112\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eItem weight ‏ : ‎ 318 g\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.72 x 1.78 x 21.46 cm \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rudolf Steiner Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58274938749312,"sku":"9781350290112","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3281\/8754\/files\/7157bxcQjeL._SL1500.jpg?v=1781611663","url":"https:\/\/rudolfsteinerbookshop.co.uk\/products\/the-need-for-words","provider":"Rudolf Steiner Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}