The Theatre Guide : A Comprehensive A-Z of the World's Best Plays and Playwrights

With over 500 entries on the most important plays and playwrights performed today, The Theatre Guide provides an authoritative A - Z of the contemporary theatre scene. From Aristophanes to Mark Ravenhill, The Alchemist to The Talking Cure, the Guide is both biographically detailed and critically current, while an extensive cross-referencing system allows for wider perspectives and new discoveries. Stimulating, observant and informative, The Theatre Guide is an essential companion and reference tool for anyone with an active interest in drama. With Over 500 Entries On The Most Important Plays And Playwrights Performed Today, The Theatre Guide Provides An Authoritative A-z Of The Contemporary Theatre Scene. From Aristophanes To Mark Ravenhill, The Alchemist To The Talking Cure, Both Biographically Detailed And Critically Current, And Extensive Cross-referencing System Allows For Wider Perspectives And New Discoveries. Stimulating, Observant And Informative, The Theatre Guide Is An Essential Companion And Reference Tool For Anyone With An Active Interest In Drama.--jacket. Trevor R. Griffiths. Previous Ed.: Published As Bloomsbury Theatre Guide By Trevor R. Griffiths And Carol Woddis. London: Bloomsbury, 1991. Subtitle On Cover: A Comprehensive A-z Guide Of The World's Best Plays And Playwrights. With over 500 entries on the most important plays and playwrights performed today, The Theatre Guide is an authoritative A–Z of the contemporary theatre scene. From Aristophanes to Mark Ravenhill, The Alchemist to The Talking Cure, the guide is both biographically detailed and critically current, while extensive cross-referencing allows for wider perspectives and new discoveries. Stimulating, observant and informative, it is an essential companion and reference tool for anyone with an interest in drama. This authoritative A-Z of contemporary theatre contains more than 500 entries on playwrights and plays, from Aristophanes to Ravenhill, from The Alchemist to The Talking Cure. Unlike other works of theatrical reference, it focuses on works performed today, whether ancient or modern. Its unique cross-referencing system directs the reader to other authors and dramas that tackle similar subjects. Stimulating, informative and up-to-date, this is an essential reference for anyone interested in drama. With over 500 entries on the most important plays and playwrights performed today, this book provides an authoritative A to Z of the contemporary theatre scene. From Aristophanes to Mark Ravenhill, 'The Alchemist' to 'The Talking Cure', this guide is biographically detailed and critically current With over 500 entries on the most important plays and playwrights performed today, from Aristophanes to Mark Ravenhill, this is an authoritative A-Z of contemporary theatre. Stimulating, observant and informative, it is an essential companion for anyone with an interest in drama.