Britain Had Talent

A History of Variety Theatre

By: Oliver Double

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Hardcover | 19 September 2012 | Edition Number 1

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Hardcover
288 Pages

Age
1 - 17

Dimensions(cm)
21.6 x 13.8 x 1.75

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In the first major academic work to examine British variety theatre, Double provides a detailed history of this art form and analyses its performance dynamics and techniques. Encompassing singers, comedians, dancers, magicians, ventriloquists and diverse speciality acts, this vibrant book draws on a series of new interviews with variety veterans.

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"An interesting, well written and colorful history of the variety form, which will appeal to students, researchers and general readers. It is chockfull of material which is well organized and referenced - the content is terrific." - Jason Price, Lecturer in Drama and Performance Studies, University of Sussex, UK

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Non-Fiction Arts & Entertainment Acting & Theatre Studies History Regional & National History European History British & Irish History Miscellaneous Items Dance & Other Performing Arts Other Performing Arts Variety Shows