A Brief History of Theatre

The book by Phyllis Hartnoll, a British poet and theatre researcher, author of the first theatrical encyclopedias in English, is considered a classic overview of the history of the performing arts from antiquity to the present day. The lively and sufficiently detailed presentation of the main information about the development of dramaturgy, directing, acting, and theatrical architecture makes it an indispensable resource for those studying theatre. The text is accompanied by numerous illustrations that provide a visual representation of the topics covered, as well as reference materials.