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Stage women, 1900-50 : female theatre workers and professional practice

Gale, Maggie B. (Maggie Barbara), 1963- editor, Dorney, Kate, 1975- editor

Overview

This book presents a collection of cutting-edge historical and cultural essays in the field of women, theatre and performance. The chapters explore women's networks of professional practice in the theatre and performance industries between 1900 and 1950, with a focus on women's sense and experience of professional agency in an industry largely controlled by men. The book is divided into two sections: 'Female theatre workers in the social and theatrical realm' looks at the relationship between women's work - on and off stage - and autobiography, activism, technique, touring, education and the law. 'Women and popular performance' focuses on the careers of individual artists, once household names, including Lily Brayton, Ellen Terry, radio star Mabel Constanduros and Oscar-winning film star Margaret Rutherford.

• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Subject: Women in the theater Great Britain History 20th century. / Theater and society Great Britain History 20th century. / Theater Great Britain History 20th century.
• ISBN: 1526100703, 9781526100702

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
PN1590.W64 S73 2019	1	BOOK	GENERAL