Description
* The book demonstrates how a vernacular British performance form emerged as a hybrid of forms from Afro-American and minstrel, as well as French mime and Italian commedia dell'arte roots.
* Theatre history is an essential part of theatre and drama courses across the UK and would be recommended reading.
* There is no comparable book which makes critical analysis of British pierrot troupes and concert parties in existence - the only ones that do exist on the specific topic are written as reminiscence and anecdote.
About the Author
Tony Lidington is associate lecturer of Drama at the University of Exeter, UK. Tony has been a professional showman for 40 years - researching and implementing British popular entertainment forms in a wide variety of contexts throughout the country. He is founder and performer of the last-remaining professional seaside pierrot troupe the "Pierrotters" and has performed at countless resorts and events as his alter ego "Uncle Tacko!"
Book Information
ISBN 9780367489205
Author Tony Lidington
Format Hardback
Page Count 406
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 453g
