This volume explores the rich and complex histories of English,
Scottish and Welsh theatres in the 'long' twentieth century since
1895. Twenty-three original essays by leading historians and
critics investigate the major aspects of theatrical performance,
ranging from the great actor-managers to humble seaside
entertainers, from between-wars West End women playwrights to the
roots of professional theatre in Wales and Scotland, and from the
challenges of alternative theatres to the economics of theatre
under Thatcher. Detailed surveys of key theatre practices and
traditions across this whole period are combined with case studies
of influential productions, critical years placed in historical
perspective and evaluations of theatre at the turn of the
millennium. The collection presents an exciting evolution in the
scholarly study of modern British theatre history, skilfully
demonstrating how performance variously became a critical litmus
test of the great aesthetic, cultural, social, political and
economic upheavals in the age of extremes.
General
| Imprint: |
Cambridge UniversityPress
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
The Cambridge History of British Theatre 3 Volume Hardback Set, Volume 3 |
| Release date: |
December 2004 |
| First published: |
2004 |
| Editors: |
Baz Kershaw
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 33 x 152mm (L x W x H) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
598 |
| Edition: |
New |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-521-65132-5 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Performing arts >
Theatre, drama >
General
|
| LSN: |
0-521-65132-8 |
| Barcode: |
9780521651325 |
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