My Old Man - A Personal History of Music Hall

Informationen zum Autor Born in 1943, John Major was a member of Lambeth Borough Council 1968–71, then entered Parliament in 1979; he was PPS to Ministers of State at the Home Office 1981–83, an assistant Govt Whip 1983–4, a Govt Whip 1984–5, Minister for Social Security 1986–7, Chief Sec. to HM Treasury 1987–9; Foreign Secretary 1989, Chancellor 1989–90, and Prime Minister 1990–97. Klappentext Shortlisted for the Theatre Book Prize; former prime minister John Major takes a remarkable journey into his own unconventional family past to tell the story of the British music hall. John Major shares memories of his performer father Tom and then shines the spotlight on the story of the music hall itself, from its Victorian heyday to its demise. In this fond look back at characters such as Marie Lloyd, Little Tich and Vesta Tilley, these faded stars take their place in the limelight once more. Packed with colourful anecdotes, 'My Old Man' is a warm-hearted account of a golden and bygone age.

Product details

• Authors: John Major, Major John
• Publisher: William Collins
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.09.2013
• EAN: 9780007450145
• ISBN: 978-0-00-745014-5
• No. of pages: 448
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 203 mm x 30 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Biographies, autobiographies; 20th Century, PERFORMING ARTS / General, Memoirs, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Other performing arts, Variety shows, music hall, cabaret, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Memoirs