Scotland's Splendid Theatres by Bruce Peter

Scotland's Splendid Theatres by Bruce Peter

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An illustrated history of Scotland's theatres with photographs and etchings. Provides an account of all aspects of the design and operation of theatre in Scotland with anecdotes from today's stage stars. Peter uses a wide range of sources including historical accounts and archive material to study the evolution of theatre buildings in Scotland.

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Scotland's Splendid Theatres by Bruce Peter

At their finest, Scotland's theatres and music halls were opulent pleasure palaces, whose designs enabled them to transport their patrons to worlds of fantasy. Others were rudimentary halls, ingeniously fashioned from old stables, farm buildings, or even industrial premises. From the first wooden booths of the Georgian era, through to modern structures, this is a study of the evolution of the theatre building in Scotland. Providing a tour of Scotland's theatres and drawing on a wide range of sources - from historical accounts and archives to anecdotes from today's stage stars - this account covers all aspects of the design and operation of the theatre in Scotland. Illustrated with photographs and etchings, it is designed for anyone interested in architectural history, the theatre or showbusiness.
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ISBN 13 9780748662616
ISBN 10 0748662618
Title Scotland's Splendid Theatres
Author Bruce Peter
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Birlinn General
Year published 1999-02-12
Number of pages 288
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.