Globalization of Theatre 1870-1930 - The Theatrical Networks of Maurice E. Bandmann

Actor and manager, Maurice E. Bandmann (1872-1922) toured theatre throughout the British Empire and beyond. His career represents a significant shift towards the globalization of theatre in the twentieth century. This book explores Bandmann's impact on global theatre history and provides a new approach to the theatrical study of this era.

List of contents

Introduction; 1. Family networks; 2. Mobile enterprises; 3. The micropolitics of locality; 4. Repertoires and publics; 5. Transported actors; 6. Contested contracts; 7. Infrastructure: from theatre to cinema; 8. Legacies.

About the author

Christopher B. Balme holds the chair in theatre studies at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munchen. His books include The Theatrical Public Sphere (Cambridge, 2014) and he is a senior co-editor of the six-volume Cultural History of Theatre (2017). He is principal investigator of the ERC project 'Developing Theatre'.

Summary

Actor and manager, Maurice E. Bandmann (1872–1922) toured theatre throughout the British Empire and beyond. His career represents a significant shift towards the globalization of theatre in the twentieth century. This book explores Bandmann's impact on global theatre history and provides a new approach to the theatrical study of this era.

Product details

• Authors: Christopher B. Balme, Christopher B. (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universi Balme, Christopher B. (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat Munchen) Balme, Balme Christopher B.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2021
• EAN: 9781108738200
• ISBN: 978-1-108-73820-0
• No. of pages: 290
• Series: Cambridge Studies in Modern Th; Cambridge Studies in Modern Theatre
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; 20th Century, Musicals, LITERARY CRITICISM / Drama, PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / General, PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / Direction & Production, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Musicals, PERFORMING ARTS / Acting & Auditioning, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Individual actors & performers, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Theatre Studies, Literary studies: plays & playwrights, Individual actors and performers, Theatre Direction & Production, Theatre direction and production, Music of film and stage, Literary studies: plays and playwrights