Research on Amateur Theatre

Research on amateur theatre in general is a marginalized field in theatre studies. Some historical studies focus entirely on biographical approaches when prominent actors, dramatists, directors have engaged in amateur theatricals.

More recently, many attempts have been made to increase research on amateur theatre in Europe and worldwide widening the scope of research on historiographical and also contemporary amateur theatre practice. The below list is following the geographical focus of research, indicating also research with international and transnational research focus. Publications are listed under "Literature".