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London's West End has a rich and unique collection of theatres, ranging in date from early the early 19th century to the end of the 20th;more than fifty are located within an area of two square miles. This book celebrates the working buildings at the heart of the British theatrical industry. Focusing on the theatres in the West End, it looks at their architecture and history as well as examining what it is that constitutes a West End Theatre. The exquisite photographs in the book lead the reader on a tour - taking in the front -of -house areas, the auditoria and the backstage spaces - of some of London's most famous theatres. From the Palladium to the Lyceum, it offers glimpses of those areas not normally seen by the public, Such as rehearsal spaces, dressing rooms, backstage areas and even a Royal reception room. In doing so, it enters the private realms of the theatre technicians and actors, and brings to light the theatre's hidden world.Product Identifiers
PublisherHistoric England
ISBN-139781873592748
eBay Product ID (ePID)89238942
Product Key Features
Book TitleScene/Unseen: London's West End Theatres
AuthorDerek Kendall, Peter Longman, Susie Barson, Joanna Smith
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2003
Number of Pages104 Pages
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorJoanna Smith, Peter Longman, Susie Barson, Derek Kendall
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom