London is the undisputed theatre capital of the world. From world-famous musicals to West End shows, from cutting-edge plays to Shakespeare in its original staging, from outdoor performance to intimate fringe theatre, the range and quality are unsurpassed. Leading theatre critic Michael Coveney invites you on a tour of forty-five theatres that make the London stage what it is. With stories of the architecture, the people and the productions which have defined each one, alongside sumptuous photographs by Peter Dazeley of the ...
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London is the undisputed theatre capital of the world. From world-famous musicals to West End shows, from cutting-edge plays to Shakespeare in its original staging, from outdoor performance to intimate fringe theatre, the range and quality are unsurpassed. Leading theatre critic Michael Coveney invites you on a tour of forty-five theatres that make the London stage what it is. With stories of the architecture, the people and the productions which have defined each one, alongside sumptuous photographs by Peter Dazeley of the public areas, auditorium and backstage, this illustrated overview of London's Theatres is a book like no other. A must for fans of the stage!
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Second impression (hardback). 4to (31cm by 24cm), 272pp. Illustrated throughout in colour. Original laminated boards, dustwrapper. The book and the dustwrapper are in very good condition. ISBN 9780711238619.
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VG-, corners slightly bumped, spine has chip, pages clean and tight. Pictorial board covers. 272 pages: color illustrations. "London is the theatre capital of the world. From world-famous musicals to West End shows, from cutting-edge plays to Shakespeare in its original staging, from outdoor performance to intimate fringe theatre, the range and quality is unsurpassed. Michael Coveney and Peter Dazeley invite you on a tour of the forty-six theatres that make London what it is, with stories of the architecture, the productions and the personalities that have defined each one. Sumptuous photographs by Peter Dazeley of the public areas, auditorium and backstage complete the picture"--Dust jacket. Contents: Grandes Dames--Pleasure palaces--Popular landmarks--Informal delights--Legends alive--Hidden gems--Eastward ho! --West end jewels.
