World Theatre

This is an invaluable and detailed presentation of the leading creative figures in a richly innovative and dynamic period of Czech Theatre...

The author considers current Shakespearian productions in Europe and America, in the light of his insights into Asian theatre, arguing that our understanding of Shakespeare is limited by the kinds of theatre we have seen...

This study of Egyptian theatre and its narrative construction explores how representations of Egypt are created of and within theatrical means. Essays address the narratives that structure theatrical, textual, and performative representations and various aspects of the rewriting process. Drawing fro..

The Author uses of extensive examples, showing how theatre, politics and personal perceptions intertwine, presenting us with a model for further discussion and study of similar social and artistic phenomena in other cultures...

An exhilarating collection of essays, journalism, scripts, interviews and images focusing on what the political history of colonialism means for Fusco herself and other artists who share this legacy...

Focusing on Commedia Dell'Arte, this work provides a historical and critical commentary of the Commedia. It highlights common factors between this genre and that of the Japanese Noh theatre. Included is the play "Please Be Gentle" which explores tricks and devices of Commedia Dell'Arte acting...

This is the first volume to focus specifically on Rabindranath Tagore’s dramatic literature, visiting translations and adaptations of his drama, and cross-cultural encounters in his works. It offers a re-exploration of his plays, visiting issues such as his contribution to Indian drama, drama and en..

First Published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company...

This book explores the themes of colonial encounters and postcolonial contests over identity, power and culture through the prism of theatre...

First Published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company...

This anthology consists of ten plays from countries involved in the First World War, including plays by Muriel Box, Marion Wentworth Craig, Dorothy Hewitt, Berta Lask, Marie Leneru and Wendy Lill...

Women in Asian Performance offers an Asia-centric approach to performance, considering women's contributions to Asian performance traditions in their specific cultural, historical and performative contexts. _x005F_x000D_ Arya Madhavan brings together essays from leading scholars across the globe to ..