Publisher's Synopsis
Intended both as a reference and for browsers, this dictionary contains a blend of facts and anecdotes relating to the theatre and its history. Coverage includes biographies of writers, performers and directors; plot summaries and descriptions of famous first performances; definitions of theatrical jargon; and articles on the development of the theatre from Ancient Greek times to the present. Attention is also focused on the many aspects of popular and folk drama, and on drama in different parts of the world.
