Feminism, Dramaturgy, and the Contemporary British History Play

When we think of the contemporary British history play, why might we automatically think of playwrights such as David Hare, Howard Brenton, Peter Gill and Edward Bond? Because for decades the writing of the history play has been the preserve of the white male.

This book provides a vital feminist intervention into the dramaturgy of history plays, investigating work produced at major British theatres...