Theatre Studies: The Basics

Now in a second edition, Theatre Studies: The Basics provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to all aspects of drama, theatre and performance from the theoretical to the practical, covering such topics as:

• Dramatic genres, from Tragedy to Political Documentary
• Theories of performance
• The history of the Theatre in the West
• Acting, directing and scenography
• The audience

With numerous case studies and recommendations for further study, it is ideal starting point for anyone interested in studying live theatre and performance for the first time.

Author: Robert Leach
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 07/15/2013
Pages: 212
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.00w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780415811682

About the Author
Robert Leach is a writer and theatre director who has taught drama at the Universities of Birmingham and Edinburgh. His books include Makers of Modern Theatre (Routledge, 2004) and Theatre Workshop: Joan Littlewood and The Making of Modern British Theatre (University of Exeter Press, 2006).