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A history of English drama, 1660-1900
Nicoll, Allardyce (1894-1976)
1952
First published 1923 as a seperate work under the title "A History of Restoration Drama".
A history of English drama, 1660-1900
Nicoll, Allardyce (1894-1976)
1952
First published 1925 as a separate work under the title "A history of early eighteenth century drama".
Books and theatres
Craig, Edward Gordon (1872-1966)
1925
Contents: John Evelyn and the theatre.--Books and actors.--Books, mules and idleness in Italy.--On certain booksellers.--Traveling monuments.--The theatre of Sabbioneta.--Candlelight.--Delicate drama....
Biographia dramatica; or, a companion to the playhouse : containing historical and critical memoirs, and original anecdotes, of British and Irish dramatic writers, from the commencement of our theatrical exhibitions; among whom are some of the most celebrated actors: Also an alphabetical account, and chronological lists, of their works, the dates when printed, and observations on their merits: together with an introductory view of the rise and progress of the British stage (v.1)
Baker, David Erskine (1730-1767); Reed, Isaac (1742-1807); Jones, Stephen (1763-1827)
1812
Caption title: A companion to the playhouse. First edition published anonymously, 1764, under the title "The companion to the playhouse;" 2nd ed. by I. Reed, 1782 under present title.
Biographia dramatica; or, a companion to the playhouse : containing historical and critical memoirs, and original anecdotes, of British and Irish dramatic writers, from the commencement of our theatrical exhibitions; among whom are some of the most celebrated actors: Also an alphabetical account, and chronological lists, of their works, the dates when printed, and observations on their merits: together with an introductory view of the rise and progress of the British stage (v.2-3)
Baker, David Erskine (1730-1767); Reed, Isaac (1742-1807); Jones, Stephen (1763-1827)
1812
Caption title: A companion to the playhouse. First edition published anonymously, 1764, under the title "The companion to the playhouse;" 2nd ed. by I. Reed, 1782 under present title.
Thespis on tryal : or, The moralitie of playes considered
Geier, John
1887
Limited edition of 275 copies.
The Chinese drama from the earliest times until today : a panoramic study of the art in China, tracing its origin and describing its actors (in both male and female roles), their costumes and make-up, superstitions and stage slang, the accompanying music and musical instruments, concluding with synopses of thirty Chinese plays
Arlington, L C (1859-)
1930
Bibliography: p.xli.
How to enjoy theatre
Cook, Philip; Bragg, Melvyn (1939-)
1983
Bibliography: p184-187. - Includes index.