"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, both biographically detailed and critically current, and 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."--Jacket.