The Great Theatres of London: An Illustrated Companion [Hardcover]

Ronald Bergan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1992

People in their millions flock to London every year to attend its theatres. The theatres themselves, as distinct from their entertainments are the object of much devotion. From the classical grandeur of Drury Lane to the functional modernism of the National Theatre, this book tours theatreland.

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About the Author

RONALD BERGAN was born in South Africa and educated there, in England, and in the United States. While living in France, he taught literature, theater, and film in the Sorbonne, the British Institute in Paris, and the University of Lille. He is the author of a number of books, including The United Artists Story, Jean Renoir: Projections of Paradise,and Great Theatres of London;he is coauthor of the highly acclaimed Faber Companion to Foreign Films. He lives in London.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 200 pages
• Publisher: Prion Books; 2nd edition (July 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1853750573
• ISBN-13: 978-1853750571
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,815,412 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for any theater lover, August 5, 1998

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This review is from: The Great Theatres of London: An Illustrated Companion (Hardcover)

A friend of mine lent this book to me for my Web site on the theater career of actor Alan Rickman. I found it indispensible for my research and an enjoyable read. It is fully indexed and illustrated, and since I have read only the original version, I'm sure the updated one is even better.