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Riverside Nights: An Entertainment
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025953458
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 140
Weight: 0.83
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Riverside Nights: An Entertainment is a vibrant collection of sketches, songs, and dramatic interludes that captures the spirit of the British theatrical revue during the 1920s. Crafted by the celebrated satirist and writer A. P. Herbert, this work was famously staged at the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, offering a delightful blend of wit, social commentary, and light-hearted parody.
The collection showcases Herbert's signature humor, ranging from clever lyrical compositions to poignant observations of contemporary life. Within its pages, readers will find a variety of theatrical pieces that reflect the cultural landscape of the interwar period. The work transitions seamlessly between whimsical musical numbers and sharp-tongued satirical scenes, embodying the entertainment promised by its title.
As a significant document of mid-1920s stagecraft, Riverside Nights: An Entertainment remains a fascinating example of the sophisticated yet accessible humor that defined a generation of London theatergoers. This volume serves as both a literary achievement and a historical window into the golden age of the Hammersmith Lyric productions, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of classic drama and British comedy.
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