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Scottish Showbusiness: Music Hall, Variety and Pantomime (Scotland's Past in Action Series)

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Scottish Showbusiness: Music Hall, Variety and Pantomime (Scotland's Past in Action Series) (Paperback)

by Frank Bruce (Author)

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Paperback: 134 pages
Publisher: NMSE - Publishing Ltd (9 Nov 2000)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1901663434
ISBN-13: 978-1901663433
Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 19.6 x 1 cm
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Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 278,947 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Book Description
The story of stars and stagehands, comedians and chorus girls, acrobats and agents, as popular live entertainment in Scotland is brought into the spotlight. This is the first comprehensive account of the Scottish music hall from the 19th century to the present day, taking in all its aspects - the shows, the performers and the business, with fascinating pictures throughout. These previously unpublished photographs, along with programmes, drawings and reminiscences, contribute to an enthralling and original survey of modern Scottish showbusiness.

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The story of stars and stagehands, comedians and chorus girls, acrobats and agents, as popular live entertainment in Scotland is brought into the spotlight. This is the first comprehensive account of the Scottish music hall from the 19th century to the present day. The author takes in all its aspects -- the shows, the performers and the business, in this enthralling and original survey of recent and modern Scottish show business. The book includes a wealth of previously unpublished photographs, programmes, bills and drawings and a wide range of eyewitness accounts and reminiscences bring the subject to life.