This Very Short Introduction explores the major developments of modern drama, covering two decades per chapter, from early modernist theatre through post-war developments to more recent and contemporary theatre. Shepherd-Barr tracks the emergence of new theories from the likes of Brecht and Beckett alongside groundbreaking productions to illuminate the fascinating evolution of modern drama.

About the Author

Kirsten E. Shepherd-Barr is professor of English and Theatre Studies at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of St Catherine’s College.