Scene/Unseen - London's West End Theatres (Paperback)

London's West End has a rich and unique collection of theatres, ranging in date from early the early 19th century to the end of the 20th;more than fifty are located within an area of two square miles. This book celebrates the working buildings at the heart of the British theatrical industry. Focusing on the theatres in the West End, it looks at their architecture and history as well as examining what it is that constitutes a West End Theatre. The exquisite photographs in the book lead the reader on a tour - taking in the front -of -house areas, the auditoria and the backstage spaces - of some of London's most famous theatres. From the Palladium to the Lyceum, it offers glimpses of those areas not normally seen by the public, Such as rehearsal spaces, dressing rooms, backstage areas and even a Royal reception room. In doing so, it enters the private realms of the theatre technicians and actors, and brings to light the theatre's hidden world.

General

Imprint:	English Heritage
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2003
First published:	December 2003
Authors:	Susie Barson • Derek Kendall • Peter Longman • Joanna Smith
Dimensions:	228 x 208 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	104
ISBN-13:	978-1-873592-74-8
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Public buildings: civic, commercial, industrial, etc > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Theatre, drama > General
LSN:	1-873592-74-4
Barcode:	9781873592748

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