In this lively account, first published in 1993, Hemmings examines how the theatre world flourished and evolved, and reveals such matters as the difficult life of the actress, salaries and contracts, and the profession of the playwright.
In this lively account, first published in 1993, Hemmings examines how the theatre world flourished and evolved, and reveals such matters as the difficult life of the actress, salaries and contracts, and the profession of the playwright.
Chronology Introduction Part I. The Audiences: 1. Going to the theatre in the nineteenth century 2. The auditorium 3. Performance times - intervals - annual closures 4. First nights and previews 5. Order and disorder in the theatres 6. Applause and censure 7. The claque 8. Working-class audiences Part II. The Acting Profession: 9. A pariah profession 10. Social origins 11. Training for the stage 12. Salaries and contracts 13. The difficult life of the actress 14. Acting standards Part III. The Profession of Playwright: 15. The profession is organised 16. The closed shop 17. From acceptance to performance Notes Bibliography Guide to further reading Index.
Chronology Introduction Part I. The Audiences: 1. Going to the theatre in the nineteenth century 2. The auditorium 3. Performance times - intervals - annual closures 4. First nights and previews 5. Order and disorder in the theatres 6. Applause and censure 7. The claque 8. Working-class audiences Part II. The Acting Profession: 9. A pariah profession 10. Social origins 11. Training for the stage 12. Salaries and contracts 13. The difficult life of the actress 14. Acting standards Part III. The Profession of Playwright: 15. The profession is organised 16. The closed shop 17. From acceptance to performance Notes Bibliography Guide to further reading Index.
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