The Penguin Dictionary of the Theatre

Jan 7, 2025 3:55 PM

Author:Jonathan Law

The Penguin Dictionary of the Theatre provides a comprehensive and illuminating guide to the world of the theatre in over 5,000 thoroughly researches and clearly written articles. Together with its easy-to-use format and accessible style, the breadth of coverage in this dictionary makes it an invaluable reference guide for all students and lovers of drama.

Reviews

A rare book: a genuinely frank and self-revealing account of an actor's nightmare made real. Comic and even touching

—— Sir Richard Eyre

The tale is breathless... works up a gallop

—— Observer

Captivating...full of knowledge...suffused with Parisian sensations...he can choose words that make us feel and hear the instruments he plays...when you close it you feel you have been on holiday

—— Sunday Times

Charming...a cool, autumnal breeze of a book...written out of love

—— Guardian

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