Lorenzen, R: The History of the Prince of Wales’s Theatre, L
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This book gives a detailed account of the hundreds of artists who appeared at the playhouse as well as recording the notable variety of productions on the playbills. As a closely focused history of a single venue over more than a century, it adds invaluably to our knowledge of London theatre history.
1 Tottenham Court Fair, New Rooms in Tottenham Street, Concerts of Ancient Music and The Pic-Nic Society, 1717 - 1809 2 The Beverly management and Les Soirees francaises, 1810 - 1828 3 The licensing laws, managers in distress and the insatiable demand for variety, 1829 - 1839 4 The Charles J. James management: melodrama, pantomime, nautical drama, the dogs and American novelties, 1839 - 1865 5 The Prince of Wales's Theatre and the Bancroft legacy: artistry and antimacassars, 1865 - 1880 6 Edgar Bruce: The Colonel and the closure, 1880 - 1882 Epilogue: General Booth, but no salvation, 1885 - 1903
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