From before history was recorded to the present day, theatre has been a major artistic form around the world. From puppetry to mimes and street theatre, this co

This major introductory textbook is from one of the leading educators working in theatre today. What Is Theatre? will make its reader a better playgoer, respond

''... brilliantly original ... brings cultural and post-colonial theory to bear on a wide range of authors with great skill and sensitivity.' Terry Eagleton

This book focuses on the various problems in the verbal and nonverbal translation and tranposition of drama from one language and cultural background into anoth

A scholarly look at 4,500 years of theater, beginning with its Greek origins and concluding with a study of theater since 1970.