The word "metatheatre" was coined by Lionel Abel in 1963, but although the term has entered into common critical usage, there is still much uncertainty over its proper definition, and what dramatic techniques might be included under its banner.
The word "metatheatre" was coined by Lionel Abel in 1963. The term has entered into common critical usage. There is still much uncertainty over its proper definition. What dramatic techniques might be included under its banner.