This text is written for all companies student & professional who are interested in non-text-based theatre & aims to shine a practical light on the passionate business of the devising process Suggestions & advice include getting started & developing trust & communication within the devising company how to research & use the results to stimulate ideas & discussion in the rehearsal period & encouraging channelling & developing ideas in the rehearsal room Discovering & incorporating the unexpected in rehearsal & how to stop talking start playing & develop the performance for an audience is explored is also explored In addition backstage & design work complete with sample checklists raising money & organizing budgets is also covered