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London Stage in the Nineteenth Century

London Stage in the Nineteenth Century

by RobertTanitch (Author)

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    Hardcover 2010

    $9.60
Synopsis

Just like Robert Tanitch's critically acclaimed book on the London stage in the twentieth century, this wonderful new book is 'fascinating - absolutely wonderful for finding what you aren't looking for'. Presented chronologically, the concise and well-crafted entries describe all of the major new plays and revivals, great actors, famous performances and spectacular productions, with a wicked sprinkling of acerbic reviews and spicy criticism. Over 250 contemporary illustrations of theatres, actors, playbills and productions help evoke the dramatic atmosphere of a period in which the lavish was expected - including erupting volcanoes, one performance with a cast of 650, and a reconstruction of Henley Regatta, complete with real boats and 200 tons of water. This is a joyous celebration of 100 years of all things theatrical. A total pleasure to dip into - and a real feast for the eye - this book is a must for theatre-lovers the world over.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 360
 Edition: First
 Publisher: Carnegie Publishing Ltd
Published: 25 May 2010
ISBN 10: 1859362087
ISBN 13: 9781859362082

Media Reviews
London Stage in the Nineteenth Century fills a large gap: no other book conveys the essence of the age with such authenticity and wit . . riotously enjoyable There have been many accounts of the period but none quite so vivid or as evocative as this irresistible compendium of the foibles and passing glories of the stage.
This illustrated reference transports general readers and students back to the golden age of London theater, an era of pageantry and technical innovations on the stage, with year-by-year entries on London's stage performers, performances, and productions in the 19th century. Coverage encompasses premiers by playwrights including Oscar Wilde and Gilbert and Sullivan, as well as revivals of Shakespeare and adaptations of novels by Dickens. The book includes 220 b&w historical photos and illustrations from the Westminster Libraries and Archives Theater Collection, showing actors, actresses, buildings, productions, and souvenir programs and playbills. Tanitch has written other books on theater.
Author Bio
ROBERT TANITCH, playwright, author, critic, had the first professional production of one of his plays while he was still up at Oxford. His comedies include Call It Love (London and Vienna), Came the Knight (directed by Trevor Nunn at Belgrade Theatre, Coventry) and Highly Confidential (starring Hermione Gingold in London). His comedy sketches are featured on the Internet. He has written and directed the cassette series, Shakespeare Interviews. He has been the Old Vic's education projects director and has lectured on Shakespeare and theatre in England, Australia, Indonesia and Kenya. He is the author of sixteen acclaimed books on theatre and film, including Ralph Richardson: A Tribute, Oliver, Ashcroft, Gielgud, Dirk Bogarde, Guinness, John Mills, Brando, Clint Eastwood, The Unknown James Dean, Oscar Wilde on Stage and Screen, and London Stage in the 20th Century.