ISBN: 9780259540328 - 'red-light' Recollections: Representing the Hitherto Unwritten Story of Forty Years of Fairport from the Footlights (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of Arbroath's historic theatre scene from the mid-1800s onwards, recounting the tales of the actors who graced the stages of the Trades Hall and the Gravesend Hall. Beginning with George Rutherford Thomson's momentous debut in Rob Roy, the book explores the amateur and professional companies that brought entertainment to the people of Arbroath for over a century. It provides lively glimpses into the personalities, performances, and behind-the-scenes experiences of these theatre companies, capturing the vibrant atmosphere of the local theatrical world. The book also considers the broader cultural context of the time, tracing the influence of touring professional companies and the impact of the theatre on the social life of Arbroath. Through its detailed accounts of productions, amusing anecdotes, and insights into the lives of the performers, this book illuminates the significant role that the theatre scene played in the town's history, creating lasting memories for its audiences and shaping the cultural identity of Arbroath. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…