Variety shows, music hall, cabaret books

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Cabaret has historically existed on the fringes, populated by those who find themselves, voluntarily or involuntarily,...  Read More >>

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The Hottest 100 is a national institution. Every year since 1993, Australia's national youth broadcaster triple...  Read More >>

"Jimmy Sharman is a conundrum.  Raised in a large poor catholic family, becoming a tent boxer at age eleven.  He...  Read More >>

In this expanded, all-new edition, this book argues for the tangible relationship between Jackson and blackface...  Read More >>

This book is invaluable for developing children’s entertainment into a thriving enterprise. Included is advice on...  Read More >>

Black vaudevillians and entertainers joked that T.O.B.A. stood for “tough on black artists.” But the Theater Owner’s...  Read More >>

Black vaudevillians and entertainers joked that T.O.B.A. stood for “tough on black artists.” But the Theater Owner’s...  Read More >>

Drawing the Curtain examines the ways in which Miguel de Cervantes experiments with theatre and exploits theatricality...  Read More >>

The thrilling story of Cairo's decadent nightlife in the early 20th century, told with women at the centre.  Read More >>

One of The New Yorker's Best Books of 2022 One of The New York Time's 100 Notable Books of 2022 One of Art News's...  Read More >>

The first-ever biography of a trailblazing star of yesteryear, 'a colourful tale, full of grit and glamour' (Kate...  Read More >>

The fascinating story of the women of Cairo's decadent interwar nightlife and entertainment industry, which celebrates...  Read More >>

This book probes occluded depictions of queerness in early English drama, ranging from medieval morality plays to...  Read More >>

The most iconic concert hall in the world celebrates 150 years with a stunning review of history's finest performances...  Read More >>

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Parlour songs were the pop hits of the Victorian era, and some of the biggest hit-makers of the day were women....  Read More >>

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""An overview of Garland's iconic performance that highlights her overwhelming connection with her fans and her...  Read More >>

Focusing on Glasgow’s earliest surviving music hall, the Britannia, later the Panopticon, this book explores the...  Read More >>

Gary Morecambe writes in his Foreword: `David J. Hindle is an author and social historian with a particular interest...  Read More >>

An international, flamboyant, humorous and poignant celebration of drag culture  Read More >>