Britain Had Talent: A History of Variety Theatre

By Oliver Double

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0230284604
• ISBN13: 9780230284609
• Release Date: September 2012
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.4"