This is an unprecedented collection of profiles examining the work of today's generation of theatre directors in the 'New Europe'. This is the only up to date survey of its type, and covers the full spectrum of 21st Century directors, from Spain to the Balkans; established figures to emergent names. As well as an extensive introduction that sets out the historical and aesthetic context for these directors' work, each chapter is accompanied by a chronology of performances and a list of key readings for further study."Contemporary European Directors" also features seven new interviews with selected directors on their work and roles within the European cultural landscape. "Contemporary European Directors" comprises chapters on: Jan Lauwers; Piotr Borowski; Calixto Bieito; Katie Mitchell; Ariane Mnouchkine; Rodrigo Garcia; Frank Castorf; Patrice Chereau; Thomas Ostermeier; Daniel Mesguich; and, Christoph Marthaler, and interviews with: Thomas Ostermeier; Lev Dodin; Simon McBurney; Kristian Frederics; Declan Donnellan; Romeo Castellucci; and, Silviu Pucarate.