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Britain Had Talent
A History of Variety Theatre
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Britain Had Talent
A History of Variety Theatre
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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.
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
PART I: HISTORY OF VARIETY PERFORMANCE
Britain's Got Talent
The Variety Bill
Music Hall becomes Variety
The Golden Age of Variety
Variety Falls Apart
PART II: PERFORMANCE DYNAMICS
Personality
Participation
Skill
Novelty
PART III: VARIETY PERFORMANCE TODAY
Variety Now
Bibliography.
Introduction
PART I: HISTORY OF VARIETY PERFORMANCE
Britain's Got Talent
The Variety Bill
Music Hall becomes Variety
The Golden Age of Variety
Variety Falls Apart
PART II: PERFORMANCE DYNAMICS
Personality
Participation
Skill
Novelty
PART III: VARIETY PERFORMANCE TODAY
Variety Now
Bibliography.
Product details
| Published | 19 Sep 2012 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 288 |
| ISBN | 9781137265647 |
| Imprint | Methuen Drama |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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