The Oxford Encyclopaedia of Theatre and Performance

Proclaiming itself “the first authority on theatre for the twenty‐first century”, the Oxford Encyclopaedia of Theatre and Performance is being bashfully modest. This is a major new reference work in two substantial volumes stuffed with information and ideas on all aspects of theatre and performance, from the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus to the young US magician David Blane, going everywhere you can think of in between. It has a refreshingly international focus, covering Western concepts of what constitutes theatrical entertainment in‐depth, but exploring African, Asian and Oriental theatrical traditions, genres and themes in detail. Once you begin to delve into...