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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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Irwin, Harvey
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Chicago : University Of Hertfordshire Press, 2009.
Subjects:
1800-1899
Pantomime > Great Britain > History > 19th century.
Musical theater > Great Britain > History > 19th century.
Pantomime > Grande-Bretagne > Histoire > 19e siècle.
Théâtre musical > Grande-Bretagne > Histoire > 19e siècle.
Musical theater
Pantomime
Great Britain
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Description
Summary: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 relationships between theaters, their managers, authors, and audiences. A valuable contribution to the study of Victorian popular culture, this account also demonstrates how regional pantomime theater utilized political satire to its full advantage due to its geographical and creative distance from London.
Physical Description:1 online resource (280 pages)
ISBN:9781907396168
1907396160

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