Augusto Boal published 5 non-fiction books, beginning with Games for Actors and Non-actors (1977). The best-known is The Rainbow of Desire (1994).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Augusto Boal
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The Rainbow of Desire
Augusto Boal's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Theater of the Oppressed (1974)
Games for Actors and Non-actors (1977)
Theatre of the Oppressed (1984)
The Rainbow of Desire (1994)
Hamlet and the Baker's Son (2001)
About Augusto Boal
Augusto Boal was a Brazilian theatre practitioner, drama theorist, and political activist. He was the founder of Theatre of the Oppressed and Forum theatre, a theatrical form originally used in popular education movements. Boal served one term as a Vereador in Rio de Janeiro from 1993 to 1997, where he developed legislative theatre.
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Augusto Boal FAQ
- How many books has Augusto Boal written?
- Augusto Boal published 5 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Augusto Boal's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Rainbow of Desire.
- What is Augusto Boal's last book?
- Hamlet and the Baker's Son (2001).
- What is Augusto Boal's most famous book?
- The Rainbow of Desire (1994) is Augusto Boal's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.