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Cues and Curtain Calls

Cues and Curtain Calls

Newton, Chance

Paperback

Entertainment & Performing ArtsBritish HistoryTheater History

ISBN10: 1025583663
ISBN13: 9781025583662
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 380
Weight: 1.17
Height: 0.78 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Cues and Curtain Calls is an evocative and firsthand account of the vibrant world of the British stage during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Written by the veteran theatrical journalist and playwright H. Chance Newton, who was famously known by his pen name Carados, this memoir provides a rich tapestry of anecdotes, character sketches, and behind-the-scenes insights into the Victorian and Edwardian theater scene.

Newton's narrative brings to life the legendary figures of the era, from Sir Henry Irving and Ellen Terry to the stars of the music halls and the West End. The work explores the transformation of the theatrical landscape, capturing the energy of opening nights, the rigors of touring companies, and the evolving tastes of the theater-going public. With its blend of humor, nostalgia, and deep professional knowledge, Cues and Curtain Calls serves as a vital record of a golden age of performance. It is an essential read for anyone interested in theater history, the evolution of dramatic arts, and the colorful personalities who defined the London stage at the turn of the century.

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