| Author: | L. W. Conolly | ISBN: | 9780199010684 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press Canada | Publication: | December 15, 2009 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | L. W. Conolly |
| ISBN: | 9780199010684 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press Canada |
| Publication: | December 15, 2009 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
The Canadian theatre has seen an extraordinary growth in writing talent and new professional companies in the last two decades. This is the first book accurately to chart its expansion and development from the beginnings to the present day. With some 680 entries including biographies of actors, playwrights, directors, and designers and details of major plays, and such diverse subjects as theatres and companies, collective theatre, ethnic theatre, musical theatre, and radio and television drama, this is a unique and definitive reference work, offering a mine of fascinating information to all readers interested in the theatre.
The Canadian theatre has seen an extraordinary growth in writing talent and new professional companies in the last two decades. This is the first book accurately to chart its expansion and development from the beginnings to the present day. With some 680 entries including biographies of actors, playwrights, directors, and designers and details of major plays, and such diverse subjects as theatres and companies, collective theatre, ethnic theatre, musical theatre, and radio and television drama, this is a unique and definitive reference work, offering a mine of fascinating information to all readers interested in the theatre.
