Britain Had Talent: A History Of Variety Theatre

In the first major academic work to examine British variety theatre, Double provides a detailed history of this art form and analyses its performance dynamics and techniques. Encompassing singers, comedians, dancers, magicians, ventriloquists and diverse speciality acts, this vibrant book draws on a series of new interviews with variety veterans.

• | By (Author): Oliver Double
• | Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• | Publication Date: Sep 19, 2012
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 288 pages
• | Language: Unknown
• | Binding: Softback
• | ISBN-10: 0230284604
• | ISBN-13: 9780230284609