Contemporary Theatres in Europe

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Through specific examples, case studies and essays by specialist writers, academics, and a new generation of theatre researchers, this collection of specially commissioned essays looks at current theatre practices across Europe.

Editor	Joe Kelleher and Nicholas Ridout
Publisher	Routledge
ISBN	0-415-32940-X
Reference	P0805
Date	2006
Type	Publication

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