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The Politics of the Pantomime : Regional Identity in the Theatre 1860-1900.

Dynamic and unique, this history examines pantomime productions in the English provinces--especially Birmingham, Nottingham, and Manchester--from 1860 through 1900. Arguing that pantomimes were rooted in specific expressions of local identity, this volume explores censorship as well as the relations...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Irwin, Harvey
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Chicago : University Of Hertfordshire Press, 2009.
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  • Cover; Copyright; Contents; Illustrations; Abbreviations; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Part One; 1: The gorgeous Christmas pantomime; 2: 'The best out of London': spectacle, statusand tradition; Part Two; 3: Local hits and topical allusions; 3 Appendix: The topical song; 4: The politics of the pantomime; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.