| Author |
Doran, Dr. (John), 1807-1878 |
| Title |
In and About Drury Lane, and Other Papers Vol. 1 (of 2)
Reprinted from the pages of the 'Temple Bar' Magazine
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
In and about Drury Lane -- About Master Betty -- Charles Young and his times -- William Charles Macready -- Private theatricals -- The smell of the lamps -- A line of French actresses -- Some eccentricities of the French stage -- Northumberland House and the Percys -- Leicester Fields -- A hundred years ago.
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| Credits |
Susan Skinner, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"In and About Drury Lane, and Other Papers Vol. 1" by Dr. Doran is a collection of essays and articles about the theatrical life and history surrounding Drury Lane Theatre, written in the late 19th century. This compilation reflects the author's extensive knowledge and experience related to the English stage, offering insights, anecdotes, and observations about actors, performances, and theatrical customs of the time. It aims to entertain and inform readers about the intricate workings of the theatre and its cultural significance. The opening portion of the work introduces readers to the contrasting atmosphere of Drury Lane Theatre on a busy day, particularly on Boxing Day in 1865. Dr. Doran describes the chaotic external environment of the surrounding slums, filled with unsightly scenes, juxtaposed with the vibrant, industrious atmosphere backstage where rehearsals for a pantomime are taking place. The text details the various roles and responsibilities of people involved in the production, ranging from stage managers to ballet dancers, highlighting the extensive effort required for theatrical presentations. It further touches on historical actor salaries and contrasts them with modern expenses, illustrating the evolution of theatrical performance over the years. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
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| Subject |
London (England) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
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| Subject |
Theater -- England -- London -- Anecdotes
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66788 |
| Release Date |
Nov 21, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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