The most popular performing arts books of 2025

Performing arts books are about the stage. Theater, dance, opera, circus and stand-up comedy are covered through histories, biographies and practical guides to acting, directing and performing. For people who work in the wings and for audiences who love a night out. This list shows the ones first published in 2025.

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Anime World 80
Cover of Anime World 80

Anime World 80

Andrea Costantin

Published 2025

124 pages

Dexter
Cover of Dexter

Dexter

James Manos, Hollywood Scripts

Published 2025

69 pages

Acting in Aotearoa
Cover of Acting in Aotearoa

Acting in Aotearoa

Hilary Halba, David ODonnell

Published 2025

240 pages

Doghouse Days
Cover of Doghouse Days

Doghouse Days

The Doghouse Pupils

Published 2025

44 pages