Michael Richard Booth
Theatre in the Victorian Age
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521348379
- author:
- Michael Richard Booth
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1991
- Pages:
- 240
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Victorian Stage: A Comprehensive Survey This book provides a detailed examination of theatre practice and dramatic literature during the Victorian period. Michael Booth explores the social and cultural context of the theatre, including management, audience, architecture, production methods, acting, and the drama itself. Booth discusses various aspects of the era's theatrical landscape, such as the impact of population growth and the railway system on the industry, the organization of a typical Victorian theatre company, and the contributions of influential actor-managers. The book also delves into technical aspects like stage machinery and lighting instruments, as well as the rehearsal system used by stock companies. With numerous previously unpublished illustrations and a chronology, this volume offers a lively and informative account of the diversity and energy of the Victorian stage.
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