The Old Vic Theatre: A History

by George Rowell and Rowell George

Book Overview

This is the first book to chronicle fully the history of London's Old Vic Theatre. After Drury Lane, Covent Garden, and the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, the Old Vic is London's oldest theatre, with a continuous history since 1818. Drawing on important archives, both here (notably the Royal Victoria Hall's) and in the United States, George Rowell sheds new light on the management, audience, productions, and players. In particular he offers fresh information...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521021596
• ISBN13: 9780521021593
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"