Theatre In Belfast 1736-1800
This book provides the first comprehensive daily record of surviving evidence relating to nearly seven hundred theatrical performances that took place in Belfast, Ireland from the earliest recorded staging of a play there in 1736, through the year 1800. At the heart of the work is the daily calendar of performances, each entry of which includes date of performances, cast lists and roles enacted, scenery, costume, specialty acts, dances, songs, and other music, as well as commentary on theatre management and other information. The book also contains the first written biographies of many Irish actors.
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Theatre In Belfast 1736-1800
This book provides the first comprehensive daily record of surviving evidence relating to nearly seven hundred theatrical performances that took place in Belfast, Ireland from the earliest recorded staging of a play there in 1736, through the year 1800. At the heart of the work is the daily calendar of performances, each entry of which includes date of performances, cast lists and roles enacted, scenery, costume, specialty acts, dances, songs, and other music, as well as commentary on theatre management and other information. The book also contains the first written biographies of many Irish actors.
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Theatre In Belfast 1736-1800

Theatre In Belfast 1736-1800

Theatre In Belfast 1736-1800

Theatre In Belfast 1736-1800

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Overview

This book provides the first comprehensive daily record of surviving evidence relating to nearly seven hundred theatrical performances that took place in Belfast, Ireland from the earliest recorded staging of a play there in 1736, through the year 1800. At the heart of the work is the daily calendar of performances, each entry of which includes date of performances, cast lists and roles enacted, scenery, costume, specialty acts, dances, songs, and other music, as well as commentary on theatre management and other information. The book also contains the first written biographies of many Irish actors.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780934223539
Publisher: University Press Copublishing Division
Publication date: 10/01/2000
Pages: 400
Product dimensions: 6.40(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

John C. Greene is professor of English at the University of Louisiana, Lafayette.
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