Victorian Clown

This book, first published in 2006, is a micro-history of Victorian comedy, discussing the life and work of two professional clowns.

Table des matières

The Victorian Clown: 1. The Victorian travelling shows; 2. Circus buildings; 3. A micro-history from two manuscripts; The Autobiography of James Frowde, a Victorian Clown: 1. Childhood and youth, 1831-49; 2. Running away to join the circus, 1847-9; 3. Out into the world to learn his trade, 1849; 4. At last a clown with Hengler's, 1850-1; 5. A spell with Cooke's Circus, 1851; 6. The end of the story, 1851-7; Lawrence's Repertoire: Popular Humour Unmediated; Thomas Lawrence's gagbook: a collection of Victorian wheezes.

A propos de l'auteur

Jacky Bratton is Professor of Theatre and Cultural History in the Department of Drama and Theatre, Royal Holloway, University of London. She is the author of New Readings in Theatre History (Cambridge University Press, 2003), and, with Julie Hankey, is Joint Series Editor of the Shakespeare in Production series published by Cambridge University Press. She also discusses theatre history on BBC radio.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Jacky Bratton, Jacky (Royal Holloway Bratton, Jacky Featherstone Bratton, Ann Featherstone
• Edition: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 27.03.2014
• EAN: 9781107666672
• ISBN: 978-1-107-66667-2
• Pages: 288
• Catégories: Littérature > Poésie, théâtre; Sciences humaines, art, musique > Art > Théâtre, ballet