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This book looks at modes of performance and forms of theatre in Nineteenth-century Britain and Ireland. On subjects as varied as the vogue for fairy plays to the representation of economics to the work of a parliamentary committee in regulating theatres, the authors redefine what theatre and performance in the Nineteenth century might be.
Individual histories of many London theaters (including a sketch of the facade) giving various reconstructions and the plays presented.
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Melodrama; 5 male roles, 3 female roles.
Leading drama critic Michael Coveney invites you on a tour of over 50 of London's most iconic and important theatres, with stories of the architecture and the productions which have defined each one. Sumptuous photographs by Peter Dazeley of the public areas, auditoriums and backstage areas complete the picture.
"The Court and the London Theatres during the Reign of Elizabeth" by Thornton Shirley Graves. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
With the recent influx of A-list stars like Nicole Kidman, Kevin Spacey, and Matt Damon vying to perform on the London stage, never has the West End enjoyed such a high profile. This updated edition ofThe Great Theaters of London—with brand new sections on the Almeida, the Donmar Warehouse, Shakespeare’s Globe, the Young Vic, and more—is a timely celebration of the cultural history behind each of the great London theaters. Handsomely illustrated, and with A–Z entries, this is the perfect book for the London visitor and theatergoer.