What is theatre? What is performance? What are their connections & differences? What events people practices & ideas have shaped theatre & performance in the twentieth century & importantly where are they heading next? Proposing answers to these big questions The Routledge Companion to Theatre & Performance" provides an informative & engaging introduction to the significant people events concepts & practices that have defined the complementary fields of theatre & performance studies. Including over 120 entries in three easy-to-use alphabetical sections this fascinating text presents a wide range of individuals & topics such as: performance artist Marina Abramovic; directors Vsevolod Meyerhold & Robert Wilson; The Living Theatres " Paradise Now"; the haka; multimedia performance; political protest; visual theatre. With each entry containing crucial historical & contextual information extensive cross-referencing detailed analysis & an annotated bibliography " The Routledge Companion to Theatre & Performance" is undoubtedly a perfect reference guide for the keen student & passionate theatre-goer alike."