ABSTRACT
The word ‘theatre’ is so rich in different meanings, some complementary, some
contradictory, that we never know what we mean when we talk about theatre.
Which theatre do we mean?
First of all, theatre is a place: a building, any kind of construction specifically
designed to house shows, plays, theatrical presentations. In this context the
word ‘theatre’ takes in all the paraphernalia of theatrical production – sets, lights,
costumes, etc. – and all the agents of that production – actors, playwrights,
directors, designers and many more.
