This 2004 Companion is designed for readers interested in the creation; production and interpretation of Victorian and Edwardian theatre; both in its own time and on the contemporary stage. The volume opens with a brief overview and introduction surveying the theatre of the time followed by an essay contextualizing the theatre within the frame of Victorian and Edwardian culture as a whole. Succeeding chapters examine specific aspects of performance; production; and theatre; including the music; the actors; stagecraft and the audiences themselves; plays and playwriting and issues of class and gender are also explored. Chapters also deal with comedy; farce and melodrama; while other essays bring forward new topics and approaches that cross the boundaries of traditional investigation; including analysis of the economics of theatre and of the theatricality of personal identity.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. "Giving Credit Where Credit is Due to the Early Supporters of the Beatles"By Buck DoppThis is the third book Irsquo;ve read by Larry Kane and I enjoyed it even more than ldquo;Ticket to Riderdquo; about their 64 tour and ldquo;Lennon Revealedrdquo; his comprehensive study of John Lennon. I bought the book because I had enjoyed reading his previous books and I liked this one even more. As in his previous Beatles portraits; he speaks from first-hand contact drawing upon the countless hours he spent on the road with them. True to his reporter roots; Mr. Kane relates as accurately as possible; all sides of every story so the reader gets everyonersquo;s version of what happened. The reader can decide which version to believe.ldquo;When They Were Boysrdquo; gives character profiles of those early supporters such as Freda Kelly; Same Leach; Billy Kinsley; Bob Wooler; Pete and Mona Best; Tony Barrow; Derek Taylor; Mal Evans; Bill and Virginia Harry and many others. Perhaps without their support of these hopeful musicians in those early years from 1961-1964; there would have been no Beatles. Their stories have never been told in this way before and they deserve their place in the Beatles success story. This may be this bookrsquo;s most important contribution to Beatles history: giving credit where credit is due to those early supporters.Mr. Kane relates the story of the Beatles before they made it big; not in a linear narrative; in a strict chronological approach; but by going back to certain events more than once. In this manner; he layers the story the way a master painter layers in colors to give a painting to give added texture; contrast and depth. His reporting gets more nuanced with each stroke of his writerrsquo;s brush. As he retells key events; he adds a deeper insight and broader perspective giving the reader a greater understanding each time. But certain stories may be repeated a little too often for some readers.His facts are well-researched from the original sources and direct interviews in describing the early days of the Fab Four. Kane leaves no doubt about his passion and respect for his subjects yet they are shown to be what they are: real people with hopes; dreams and disappointments. Their history is a messy one; like life itself. If yoursquo;re a big Beatles fan like I am; yoursquo;ll find plenty of new information and perspective on Beatle facts you already knew. This is a must-read for any Beatles fan.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. An Array of Stories compressed into a bookBy Gary J. GraminskiI was really looking forward to reading this to see what was different or some facts and circumstances that I was unfamiliar with. This is really a series of magazine pieces put together in book form. Why do I say that? Because there would be frequent references with explanations; such as what the Cavern Club was like; in virtually every story. The reader wants to scream at the author and remind him that he has already told me that ad nauseum. It would be necessary if the chapter/article was written to stand on its own but not in a book. Poorly done and clearly designed to make a quick buck. I did like the chapters on Pete Best and Neil Aspinall. I do not recommend this at all.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. GREAT Audiobook!By Ralph DeMattiaThe B E S T book/audiobook EVER on the early Beatles. I Know! My dad was stationed in Germany from 1961 to 1967; and I happened to go with friends to Hamburg in the fall of 1961 and saw the Silver Beetles at the Kaiserkeller and the Top Ten Club MANY. MANT times from 1961 thru 1963. GREAT Audiobook!!!