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Break a Leg: A memoir, manifesto and celebration of amateur theatre
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‘With spot-on injections of humour and a frequently raised sardonic eyebrow, joy and warmth shine from this fascinating and funny book’ Jo BrandA joyful celebration of amateur theatreFrom the Mystery Plays of the Middle Ages, via the Georgian aristocrats who built opulent private theatres in their own homes, to the radical lefties taking political theatre to the streets, this is the story of amateur dramatics in Britain. We meet a cast of characters who tell us about the joy amateur theatre brings them and we follow the full arc of a production, from first auditions to last night party, with all the mishaps and forgotten lines that come in between. In a triumphant mix of memoir, social history and manifesto, Jenny Landreth opens our eyes to am-dram and shows us a vibrant world that is a crucial part of our culture.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.27 kg |
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| Dimensions | 2.2 × 13 × 19.8 cm |
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| Pages | 336 |
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| Year Published | 2021-10-7 |
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| Publication City/Country | London, United Kingdom |
| ISBN 10 | 1529110521 |
| About The Author | Jenny Landreth is a script writer and editor. She has written for all sorts of publications, and was the main contributor to the Guardian's weekly swimming blog. Her last book, Swell: A Waterbiography, was shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year and was a Sunday Times Book of the Year. Jenny comes from a family of devoted am dram fanatics, and lives in London. |
An unputdownable, utterly delightful stroll through British amateur theatre and why it has a vital place for us all |
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| Other text | Landreth's charming book is both a cultural history of amateur theatre and a loving look at am-dram and its role in British life |
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