The Full Room,

This book provides a deep dive into contemporary British drama, profiling influential playwrights and celebrating their contributions to the theater. The Full Room is a must-read for theater enthusiasts.

In The Full Room, Dominic Dromgoole offers an insightful exploration into the vibrant landscape of contemporary British drama. As a prominent figure in the theater scene, Dromgoole reflects on the remarkable surge of new writing that emerged at the turn of the millennium. Through a series of engaging profiles featuring over 50 influential British playwrights, he highlights the innovative plays and theaters that have significantly shaped modern theatrical expression.

This paperback edition serves as a personal and comprehensive survey, celebrating the playwrights and their works that stand at the forefront of today's theater. From A to Z, Dromgoole's thought-provoking essays delve into the contributions of notable figures such as Sebastian Barry, Edward Bond, and Sarah Kane, providing readers with an insider's perspective on the evolution of contemporary drama. His intelligent and enthusiastic commentary makes The Full Room an essential read for anyone with an interest in the theater.

Dromgoole's passion for the subject is palpable as he describes the current theatrical landscape as a 'carnival' of creativity, filled with diverse and dynamic new plays. With a new afterword included in this edition, The Full Room not only reflects on the past decade of theater but also invites readers to appreciate the ongoing vitality of contemporary playwrights and their contributions to the art form.