The World Encyclopedia of Contemporary Theatre The WECT includes essays from some 160 countries world-wide.

Dec 16, 2025 · The national entries concentrate on the historical development of theatre in each country, followed by entries on the major theatre forms, and articles on playwrights, actors and …

WECT is specifically an encyclopedia of nations and their theatres. The starting point is 1945, the end of World War II, a time of change politically, socially and culturally for much of the world.

Dec 26, 2019 · 1. Europe -- v. 2. The Americas -- v. 3. Africa -- v. 4. The Arab world -- v. 5. Asia/Pacific --v. 6. Bibliography ; Cumulative index.

Two thousand entries cover theatrical history, modern developments throughout the world, and the careers of outstanding playwrights, actors, directors, designers, and others.

Sep 6, 2001 · This new paperback edition provides a unique examination of theatre in Asia and the Pacific and is written by leading experts from within the countries covered.

Contents: v.1. Europe. -v.2. Americas. -v.3. Africa. v.4. The Arab world. -v.5. Asia/Pacific. -v.6. Bibliography/cumulative index.

This new paperback edition of the The World Encyclopedia of Contemporary Theatre: Europe covers theatre since World War II in forty-seven European nations, including the nations which …

May 30, 2023 · This new paperback edition provides a unique examination of theatre in Asia and the Pacific and is written by leading experts from within the countries covered.

This new paperback edition of the The World Encyclopedia of Contemporary Theatre: Europe covers theatre since World War II in forty-seven European nations, including the nations which...