- Paperback: 56 pages
- Publisher: Shire Publications Ltd; illustrated edition edition (1 Jun 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0747806276
- ISBN-13: 978-0747806271
- Product Dimensions: 13.7 x 0.6 x 20.9 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 364,772 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
This book was commissioned by The Theatres Trust, the body charged by Acts of Parliament with 'the better protection of theatres'. After decades of destruction, theatres are now recognised as significant records of the societies that produced them and valuable cultural resources for the prsent day. This book outlines the history of theatres and music halls from the late sixteenth century to the present time, noting changing fashions in entertainment and evolving official attitudes to safety that have, at various times, influenced the architectural character of the buildings. Particular attention is given to the thirty-five years before the First World War, when music hall and variety entertainment developed rapidly, accompanied by a masive surge in theatre building. The account is enlivened with illustrations of theatres, their architects and their audiences.
About the Author
John Earl worked for thirty years in the London County Council and Greater London Council on the investigation and care of historic buildings of all kinds and periods, during which time he pursued a personal specialisation in the history of the music hall and the architecture of entertainments. From 1986 to 1995 he was Director of the Theatres Trust. He is now a freelance consultant and has prepared conservation plans for a number of nationally important historic theatres.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is crammed with images and background that will appeal to both a complete novice and a Theatre Anorak (Linke me!)
It is also sensibly priced and excellent value. Well recommended.
It is also sensibly priced and excellent value. Well recommended.
Format:Paperback
I am not a theatre anorac, so my evaluation is less well informed that the other reviewer. However, I thought this book was packed with interesting information and had some fabulous and evocative pictures. It is thin, but do not underestimate the value of a thin book! Thin in size, FAT in content! Generally these shire books are really useful - well researched, with super pictures to illustrate and written by people with a lot of knowledge. This is a fine example.
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