London Theatres (New Edition)

Name: London Theatres (New Edition)
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780711252622
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By Michael Coveney

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London Theatres (New Edition) by Michael Coveney offers a richly illustrated tour of over 50 of London’s most iconic and diverse theatres, from renowned West End venues to intimate fringe stages. This updated edition highlights ten additional theatres, including the Victoria Palace and the Bridge Theatre, with detailed insights into their architecture, historical significance, and memorable productions. Accompanied by stunning photographs from Peter Dazeley, this volume celebrates London’s unrivalled status as the world’s theatre capital.
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This book is ideal for theatre enthusiasts, cultural historians, and anyone passionate about London’s performing arts scene, especially those keen to explore the stories behind the city’s most treasured theatres.

Leading drama critic Michael Coveney invites you on a tour of over 50 of London's most iconic and important theatres, with stories of the architecture and the productions which have defined each one. Sumptuous photographs by Peter Dazeley of the public areas, auditoriums and backstage areas complete the picture.

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This fully revised and updated edition of the hugely successful London Theatres features ten additional theatres, including the Victoria Palace Theatre, the Sondheim Theatre, the Bridge Theatre, and the Noel Coward Theatre.

London is the undisputed theatre capital of the world. From world-famous musicals to West End shows, from cutting-edge plays to Shakespeare in its original staging, from outdoor performances to intimate fringe theatre, the range and quality are unsurpassed.

Leading drama critic Michael Coveney invites you on a tour of more than 50 theatres that make the London stage what it is. With stories of the architecture, the people, and the productions which have defined each one, alongside sumptuous photographs by Peter Dazeley of the auditoriums, public and backstage areas, this illustrated overview of London's theatres is a book like no other. A must for fans of the stage!

Praise for the first edition:

'This coffee table whopper ... dazzles' - Spectator

'London Theatres ... will surely feature on any theatre buff's present list' - Sightlines

New chapters included in the second edition: Victoria Palace Theatre; The Bridge Theatre; Menier Chocolate Factory; Hampstead Theatre; Sondheim Theatre (formerly Queens Theatre); Harold Pinter Theatre; Noel Coward Theatre; Aldwych Theatre; Garrick Theatre; Vaudeville Theatre; Phoenix Theatre.

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London Theatres is praised for its detailed historical commentary and exquisite photography. David Benedict of The Stage describes it as a “labour of love” with “exquisitely evocative photographs” that beautifully capture these theatrical landmarks in remarkable detail, making it an essential keepsake for theatre lovers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711252622

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Frances Lincoln

Illustration: color photos

Contributors:

By Peter Dazeley

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 237.0mm

Height: 305.0mm

Weight: 1880g

Pages: 288

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Arts & Culture Michael Coveney Non-Fiction

About the Author

PETER DAZELEY FRPS, known as Dazeley, is a celebrated London photographer renowned for fine art and advertising photography. He was born in West Kensington and studied photography at Holland Park School, now known as the Socialist Eton. His work has won many awards from organisations across the world, including the Association of Photographers and the Royal Photographic Society in the UK, EPICA in France, Applied Arts Magazine in Canada, and Graphis Inc. in the USA. Dazeley is a member of the Association of Photographers and a fellow of the Royal Photographic Society. Peter Dazely is the photographer of Unseen London, London Uncovered, London Theatres (all Frances Lincoln).

One of the country's most respected drama critics, Michael Coveney has written about theatre for over three decades, as staff critic on the Financial Times, Observer and Daily Mail. His books include a history of the Glasgow Citizens Theatre and biographies of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Dame Maggie Smith.