Amazing Theatres of the World: Theatres, Arts Centres and Opera Houses

A theatre is a cultural hub that brings people together through the stories told there. It has been doing so for over two millennia, with chapters organized by continent and featuring modern masterpieces and ancient remains, art deco delights, and Baroque classics. Illustrated with more than 190 photographs, it includes more than 150 of the most stunning theatres and opera houses.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 02 June 2022
Publisher: Amber Books Ltd

A theatre is not just a place for the performance of a play; it is a cultural hub, a meeting place for people from all walks of life, and a means of bringing people together in numerous ways. Indeed, theatres have been doing so for over two millennia.

The theatre comes in many forms, from the rigid and repeated designs of Greek and Roman theatres to the modern masterpieces and ancient remains featured in Amazing Theatres of the World. The book is organised by continent, with chapters covering theatres and opera houses from the Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe, and Australasia. It includes both modern masterpieces and ancient remains, art deco delights and Baroque classics, and takes in centuries of theatre building.

The exterior and interior of buildings are examined, as well as behind-the-scenes shots of dressing rooms and the mechanics of putting on a show. In so doing, we catch a glimpse of how the performing arts and their home have evolved over time.

Illustrated with more than 190 photographs, Amazing Theatres of the World includes more than 150 of the most stunning theatres and opera houses. Whether you are a theatre enthusiast or just a lover of architecture and design, this book is a must-have for anyone who wants to explore the world of performing arts and their stunning homes.

Weight: 1344g
Dimension: 236 x 304 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838862077