Theatre in Scotland ― A Field of Dreams

McMillan has been writing about theatre in Scotland for more than three decades. During that time she has borne witness to an extraordinary cultural and political renaissance in Scotland. Compiled by McMillan and director Philip Howard, this book is a panoramic history of modern Scottish theatre, reported from the frontlines, tracing the remarkable journey of Scottish theatre towards new self-confidence.

JOYCE MCMILLAN has been a political and arts columnist, theatre critic and broadcaster for more than thirty years, She also broadcasts regularly, mainly on BBC Radio Scotland and Radio 4, and has been involved in Scottish and European campaigns for democracy and human rights.

PHILIP HOWARD is a director and dramaturg. A former Artistic Director of the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh. For Nick Hern Books he is the editor of Scotland Plays and Scottish Shorts.