The Routledge Companion to Theatre and Performance (Routledge Companions) - Paul Allain

The Routledge Companion to Theatre and Performance (Third Edition) by Paul Allain and Jen Harvie is a comprehensive and accessible reference guide to the key ideas, practitioners, movements and concepts that have shaped theatre and performance studies throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Fully revised and expanded, this third edition features more than 160 entries, including new topics such as Caryl Churchill, Black Lives Matter, and Hamilton, alongside updated discussions of influential artists, theatre companies, directors, performance traditions and contemporary practices. Organised into three alphabetically arranged sections, the book provides concise yet insightful explanations of major figures, historical events, performance concepts and theatrical techniques. Each entry includes historical context, critical analysis, extensive cross-references and an annotated bibliography, making it an invaluable resource for research and academic study. Covering subjects ranging from Marina Abramović, Vsevolod Meyerhold and Robert Wilson to the haka, Taking the Knee, disability and performance, this companion offers readers a broad understanding of the ever-evolving world of theatre and performance. Ideal for students, educators, researchers and theatre enthusiasts, it serves as both a practical reference work and an engaging introduction to one of the most dynamic fields of the performing arts.

Key Topics

•Theatre studies.
•Performance studies.
•Theatre practitioners.
•Performance art.
•Directing and staging.
•Theatre history.
•Contemporary theatre.
•Performance theory.
•Critical analysis.
•Reference and academic research.

Reasons to Choose This Book ''The Routledge Companion to Theatre and Performance (Third Edition)''

•Completely updated Third Edition featuring more than 160 entries.
•Covers both classical and contemporary theatre and performance practices.
•Includes new topics reflecting current developments in theatre studies.
•Provides historical context, critical analysis and annotated bibliographies.
•Ideal for A Level, IB, undergraduate and postgraduate theatre students.
•Published by Routledge, one of the world's leading academic publishers.

The Routledge Companion to Theatre and Performance (Third Edition) is an indispensable reference for anyone studying or working in theatre and performance. Combining authoritative scholarship with an accessible format, it offers an outstanding introduction to the people, ideas and practices that continue to shape contemporary theatre around the world.