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In and About Drury Lane: In and About Drury Lane. About Master Betty. Charles Young and His Times. William Charles Macready. Private Theatricals. the

In and About Drury Lane: In and About Drury Lane. About Master Betty. Charles Young and His Times. William Charles Macready. Private Theatricals. the

Doran, John

Paperback

Entertainment & Performing ArtsBritish HistoryTheater History

ISBN10: 1148836551
ISBN13: 9781148836553
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Apr 9 2010
Pages: 330
Weight: 1.02
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Dive into the vibrant world of 19th-century British theatre with John Doran's In and About Drury Lane. This collection of essays offers a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of the renowned Drury Lane Theatre, exploring the lives and careers of notable figures like Master Betty, Charles Young, and William Charles Macready. Doran delves into the captivating realm of private theatricals, evoking the sensory experience of the stage-'the smell of the lamps.'

The book further illuminates a line of French actresses who graced the British stage, recounting some eccentricities of the French stage. This book provides a rich tapestry of anecdotes and historical details that will appeal to theatre enthusiasts and anyone interested in the social and cultural history of the era.

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