If the vibrancy and transformation of French theatre intrigue you, "Mise en scène: French Theatre Now" can be a guiding star. Bradby and Sparks bring history and critique to life, painting a canvas that depicts evolution since the tumultuous events of 1968. This isn't just a narration; it's a directory to the heartbeats of modern French stagecraft, complete with profiles of luminaries that perhaps you, too, will come to revere.

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A invaluable 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 an 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 Koltes and directors of international reputation such as Peter Brook, Robert Wilson, Roger Planchon, Antoine Vitez, Patrice Chereau and Ariane Mnouchkine. The second part of Mise en Scene features a comprehensive listings guide to major theatre companies, insitutions, festivals, training schools and invaluable A-Z profiles of contemporary playwrights and directors from France.

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