Bock, Hedwig, and Albert Wetheim, editors. Essays on Contemporary British Drama, Verlag, 1981.

Essays on leading figures and issues in British theater today.

Dukore, Bernard F. Barnestorm: The Plays of Peter Barnes,Garland, 1995.

Provides a detailed analysis of each of Barnes's plays and adaptations along with generalizations about his style.

Dukore, Bernard F. The Theatre of Peter Barnes, Heinemann, 1969.

An earlier edition that discusses Barnes's work up to 1980.

Hobson, Harold. Introduction to The Ruling Class, Heinemann, 1981.

An edition of the play that discusses Barnes's influence on British theatre.

Innes, Christopher. Modern British Drama 1890-1990, Cambridge University Press, 1992.

Assesses Barnes as a major force in modern British comedy.