Theatre in London has celebrated a rich and influential history,
and in 1976 the first volume of J. P. Wearing s reference series
provided researchers with an indispensable resource of these
productions. In the decades since the original calendars were
produced, several research aids have become available, notably
various reference works and the digitization of relevant newspapers
and periodicals. This second edition of The London Stage 1910 1919:
A Calendar of Productions, Performers, and Personnel provides a
chronological calendar of London shows from January 1910 through
December 1919. The volume chronicles more than 3,000 productions at
35 major central London theatres during this period. For each entry
the following information is provided: .Title .Author .Theatre
.Performers .Personnel .Opening and closing dates .Number of
performances Other details include genre of the production, number
of acts, and a list of reviews. A comment section includes other
interesting information, such as a plot description, first-night
audience reception, noteworthy performances, staging elements, and
details of performances in New York either prior to or after the
London production. Among the plays staged in London during this
decade were Chu Chin Chow, The Gaol Gate, Hindle Wakes, Justice,
Kismet, Pygmalion, and Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, as well as
numerous musical comedies (British and American), foreign works,
operas, and revivals of English classics. A definitive resource,
this edition revises, corrects, and expands the original calendar.
In addition, approximately 20 percent of the material in
particular, information on adaptations and translations, plot
sources, and comments is new. Arranged chronologically, the shows
are fully indexed by title, genre, and theatre. A general index
includes numerous subject entries on such topics as acting,
audiences, censorship, costumes, managers, performers, prompters,
staging, and ticket prices. The London Stage 1910 1919 will be of
value to scholars, theatrical personnel, librarians, writers,
journalists, and historians."
General
Imprint: |
Scarecrow Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
The London Stage |
Release date: |
December 2013 |
First published: |
December 2013 |
Authors: |
J.P. Wearing
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Dimensions: |
287 x 221 x 54mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
798 |
Edition: |
Second Edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8108-9299-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Performing arts >
Theatre, drama >
General
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LSN: |
0-8108-9299-5 |
Barcode: |
9780810892996 |
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