The Cambridge Guide to Theatre

Substantially revised and updated for this new edition, this is the most comprehensive guide to the history and current practice of worldwide theatre available today: • Covers all major playwrights, works, traditions, theories, companies, venues and events • Details the origins of popular theatre tradition • Discusses the work of actors, directors and designers • Explains theatre architecture and design • Written by over 100 expert contributors • Illustrated throughout Providing information, assessment and entertainment, The Guide will prove an indispensable reference tool both for students of theatre, and the general theatregoer alike.