With over 500 entries on the most important plays and playwrights performed today, _The Theatre Guide_ provides an authoritative A - Z of the contemporary theatre scene. From Aristophanes to Mark Ravenhill, _The Alchemist_ to _The Talking Cure_, the Guide is both biographically detailed and critically current, while an extensive cross-referencing system allows for wider perspectives and new discoveries. Stimulating, observant and informative, _The Theatre Guide_ is an essential companion and reference tool for anyone with an active interest in drama.