This book is the first major study of amateur theatre, offering new perspectives on its place in the cultural and social life of communities. Historically infor

This study of British amateur theatre in the inter-war period examines five different but interwoven examples of the belief, common in theatrical and educationa

Shortlisted for the 2021 TaPRA Edited Collection Prize The Methuen Drama Handbook of Theatre History and Historiography is an authoritative guide to contemporar

Theatre in Towns offers a contemporary perspective on the role of theatre in the cultural life of towns in England. Exploring volunteer-led, professional and co