Divided into two parts, this book provides a historical and critical survey of drama and theatre in France since 1968. It also features a listings guide to major theatre companies, institutions, festivals, training schools and A-Z profiles of contemporary playwrights and directors.

Jean Genet has emerged in recent years as a key figure in defining and understanding 20th century theatre. This timely book offers an overview of this influential and controversial writer whose work prefigured many recent postmodern and post-colonial developments in theatre and performance studies."

'This volume is a gem. Written by two experts in modern French theater, whose stated objective is to render the complexity of Genet's work exhilarating rather than intimidating, the book bears witness to the continued political relevance and artistic power of one of the most controversial and influential authors of the 20th century.' - CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title for 2012 Jean Genet's significance within twentieth-century theatre has long been understated. This timely book, the only introductory text in English to Genet's plays in production, presents an overview of an influential and...