Editor: Banham, Martin
Publication Year: 2000
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Price: Core Collection Only
ISBN: 978-0-521-43437-9
Category: Arts & Leisure - Performing Arts
Book Status: Available
Offers a wealth of information on the history and present practice of theatre in all parts of the world. Written by a team of international experts, it clearly depicts the dynamic interaction of performance traditions from all cultures in present-day theatre. While saluting the history and traditions of 'high' art in the theatre, the Guide also celebrates the importance of 'low' art: the energy and animation that has infused popular theatre and popular entertainment for thousands of years