Revised and expanded edition for use with all Drama and Theatre Studies A & AS specifications.

Now in a second edition, Theatre Studies: The Basics is a fully updated guide to the wonderful world of theatre. The practical and theoretical dimensions of the

What is implied when we refer to the study of performing arts as 'drama', 'theatre' or 'performance'? Each term identifies a different tradition of thought and

This is an essential read for anyone setting out to consider the world of live theatre, in-depth and for the first time. Drawing on a wide range of examples, fr

Updated and enlarged, this groundbreaking collection surveys the major critical currents and approaches in drama, theater, and performance