Mise En Scène: French Theatre Now

A valuable survey of French theatre since 1968. Mise en Scene is a book in two parts. The first half is a probing look at French theatre now, providing a historical and critical survey of drama and theatre in France since 1968. It explores playwrights such as Samuel Beckett, Marguerite Duras, Michel Vinaver, and Bernard-Marie Koltès and directors of international reputation such as Peter Brook, Robert Wilson, Roger Planchon, Antoine Vitez, Patrice Chéreau, and Ariane Mnouchkine. The second part of Mise en Scene features a comprehensive listings guide to major theatre companies, institutions, festivals, training schools, and invaluable A-Z profiles of contemporary playwrights and directors from France.