Beacom, Brian
The Real Stanley Baxter
- ISBN 13:
- 9781910022504
- author:
- Beacom, Brian
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Luath Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Composers & Musicians, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Stanley Baxter's television specials delighted over 20 million viewers at a time, cementing his reputation as a master of pantomime. Behind the scenes, however, Baxter struggled to reveal the full extent of his talents and personal life. Now, in this book, the enigmatic entertainer's story is finally told in a tale of triumphs and tragedies, of giant laughs and great falls from grace. Baxter's ability to play host to hundreds of different voices is matched only by his reluctance to colour in the detail of his own character. The book offers a unique insight into Baxter's life, from his early days as a comedian to his later successes as a pantomime legend. With a keen eye for detail, the author sheds light on the man behind the mischievous grin, the twinkling eyes, and the once-Brylcreemed coiffure. This is a story of a complex and multifaceted individual, one who found immense laughs in a variety of roles, but struggled to find the right voice for himself. By revealing the full extent of Baxter's talents and personal life, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a true entertainment legend.
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