ABSTRACT

World Theatre: The Basics presents a well-rounded introduction to non-Western theatre, exploring the history and current practice of theatrical traditions in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Oceania, the Caribbean, and the non-English-speaking cultures of the Americas. Featuring a selection of case studies and examples from each region, it helps the reader to understand the key issues surrounding world theatre scholarship and global, postcolonial, and transnational performance practices.

An essential read for anyone seeking to learn more about world theatre, World Theatre: The Basics provides a clear, accessible roadmap for approaching non-Western theatre.

chapter |12 pages

Introduction: what is world Theatre?

chapter 1|17 pages

The Middle East

chapter 2|22 pages

South and Southeast Asia

chapter 3|19 pages

East Asia

chapter 4|24 pages

Oceania

chapter 5|21 pages

Sub-Saharan Africa

chapter 6|16 pages

The Caribbean Islands

chapter 7|24 pages

The Americas

chapter 8|16 pages

Collaborations

chapter |8 pages

Conclusion: The Undiscovered Country