verbatim

This book examines the history, ethics and intentions of staging people's personal stories and offers a 'spiral model' to support safe and ethical practice. Clark Baim, 2020

This is an excellent description of social documentary theatre, explaining how the form works and its historical roots. Helpful for contemporary practitioners to better understand the form and see its applications.  Derek Paget, 1987 

This definitive book is a practical ‘how to guide’ for Reminiscence Theatre with case studies and examples by the originator of the style.  For a shorter introduction to the work read this free download.  Pam Schweitzer, 2007 

This book explores verbatim theatre with perspectives from several influential late 20th century theatre makers who took the form into the theatrical mainstream to make innovative political theatre.  Will Hammond & Dan Stewart, 2008