2nd edition
In this masterly survey Glynne Wickham outlines the development of drama throughout the world over the last 3,000 years, from its origins in primitive dance rituals to the 1900s.
Highly readable, incisive and deeply inbued with a personal viewpoint that stresses the primacy of live performance, Professor Wickham's work is based on a lifetime's practical experience as a teacher, researcher and professional director. For the second edition of this standard text, he has revised and updated the main narrative, and written a new and greatly expanded section on the twentieth century, introducing a wealth of new information and bringing the story right up to date.
'A History of the Theatre' is the ideal introduction to the subject for all lovers of the theatre, and an authoritative textbook for students.
Includes black-and-white illustrations.
