Derived from the parent Cambridge Guide to Theatre, this book offers in concise form nearly 3000 entries on all aspects of the theatre - from the theatre of ancient Greece to contemporary drama. It offers authoritative yet compact entries on the people, the plays, theatres, theories, theatre practice, genres and methods of the performance traditions of the world.
A compact version of the masterly and celebrated Cambridge Guide to Theatre. Quick and easy reference to over 3000 entries on the world's most famous playwrights, actors, directors, designers; the grand sweep of theatre through the ages - from Sanskrit drama and the theatre of ancient Greece to the contemporary stage; the vivacity of popular theatre - musical comedy and music halls, magic, mime, juggling, circus, drag artists; stage lighting, theatre design, sound effects, costume; topics such as ritual, play, comedy, naturalism, parody; and the traditions of drama in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. An indispensable quick reference work for students, teachers and theatregoers.
