Scottish Showbusiness: Music Hall, Variety and Pantomime (Scotland's past in action series)

Scottish Showbusiness: Music Hall, Variety and Pantomime (Scotland's past in action series)

by Frank Bruce (Author)

Synopsis

The story of stars and stagehands, comedians and chorus girls, acrobats and agents, as popular live entertainment in Scotland is brought into the spotlight. This is the first comprehensive account of the Scottish music hall from the 19th century to the present day. The author takes in all its aspects -- the shows, the performers and the business, in this enthralling and original survey of recent and modern Scottish show business. The book includes a wealth of previously unpublished photographs, programmes, bills and drawings and a wide range of eyewitness accounts and reminiscences bring the subject to life.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 134
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: NMSE - Publishing Ltd
Published: 09 Nov 2000

ISBN 10: 1901663434
ISBN 13: 9781901663433

Author Bio
Frank Bruce co-edited two collections of showbusiness memories, and has written on popular theatre and entertainment in many journals and periodical.