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Theatre Surtitles: A Guide to Translation, Design, and Operation

Theatre surtitles are translated or transcribed text projected during a live performance so audiences can follow dialogue, lyrics, or narration. This guide explains the translation, redaction, design, cueing, and live operation behind effective surtitling, and maps its major types, uses, and debates.

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Editorial stock photographs illustrate themes; they do not document the productions discussed on this site. Used under the Pexels licence.