by Bill Port (Author), RoyLett (Editor), George O . Marshall (Editor)
As the news of Nelson's great victory at Trafalgar reached England, the citizens of Henley-on-Thames were also celebrating - close by the town's own feted 'haunted stream' - the opening of their New Theatre, now known and loved as The Kenton Theatre. Since that time, roguish Victorian actor-managers, the great Beerbohm Tree, down-at-heel pre-war repertory companies and glittering celebrities of the present day have all stepped out on the Kenton's well-trod boards. But most important of all have been the generations of local unpaid actors, singers, box-office and bar staff, 'techies', 'sparks', scene-painters and countless enthusiasts who have kept The Kenton Theatre an essential living and breathing part of its community. No-one with a love of theatre, and especially amateur theatre, can fail to be intrigued and fascinated by the Kenton's long and enthralling story. A dedicated amateur Thespian himself, Bill Port has a long association with the Kenton and is part of that army of unsung heroes which helps to run and manage it. He has generously donated part of the royalties from sales of The Well-Trod Stage to support the Theatre.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 152
Publisher: Robinswood Press
Published: 07 Nov 2005
ISBN 10: 1869981847
ISBN 13: 9781869981846