From Brecht to Stanislavsky, and Barba to Vakhtangov, Fifty Key Theatre Directors covers the life and work of individuals who have been deeply influential to the development of theatre. Its specialist authors combine theory and practice to provide insightful overviews of the individual directors' approaches and their contributions to the field. Accessibly written, with A-Z coverage and guides to further reading, this book is the ideal guide to the world of theatre for both students and the theatre going public.