The politics of the pantomime : regional identity in the theatre, 1860-1900
- Title
- The politics of the pantomime : regional identity in the theatre, 1860-1900 / Jill A. Sullivan.
- Published by
- Hatfield, Hertfordshire : University of Hertfordshire Press ; London : The Society for Theatre Research, 2011.
- Author
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- Description
- x, 269 pages : illustrations; 24 cm
- Summary
- Focuses on the variety and independence of pantomime in the provinces, especially Nottingham, Birmingham, and Manchester. Explores official and local censorship and the relationships between local theaters, managers, authors and audiences.
- Series statement
- The Society for Theatre Research
- Uniform title
- The Society for Theatre Research.
- Subject
- Genre/Form
- History.
- Contents
- The spectacle of pantomime. The gorgeous Christmas pantomime ; 'The best out of London' : spectacle, status and tradition -- The social referencing of pantomime. Local hits and topical allusions ; Appendix : the topical song ; The politics of the pantomime.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-252) and index.