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Originally published in 1981. This study concentrates on one aspect of Victorian theatre production in the second half of the nineteenth century – the spectac
The Orient on the Victorian Stage
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Authors: Edward Ziter
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This book explores the impact of the Middle East and the Orient on writing and performance in nineteenth-century British theatre.
The Politics of the Pantomime
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Pages: 292
Authors: Jill Alexandra Sullivan
Categories: Performing Arts
Type: BOOK - Published: 2011 - Publisher: Univ of Hertfordshire Press

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Focuses on the variety and independence of pantomime in the provinces, especially Nottingham, Birmingham, and Manchester. Explores official and local censorship
Sensation Drama, 1860-1880
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Features previously unpublished material alongside famous plays This pioneering edition provides access to some of the most popular plays of the nineteenth cent
Just One of the Boys
Language: en
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Authors: Gillian M Rodger
Categories: Performing Arts
Type: BOOK - Published: 2018-01-04 - Publisher: University of Illinois Press

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Female-to-male crossdressing became all the rage in the variety shows of nineteenth-century America and began as the domain of mature actresses who desired to e