The First Night Gilbert And Sullivan
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
A richly detailed work of theatrical history, The First Night Gilbert and Sullivan chronicles the original London premieres of the celebrated comic operas created by the legendary partnership of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. Reginald Allen meticulously reconstructs the atmosphere, staging, and reception of these landmark productions, drawing on period programs, reviews, and production materials to bring each opening night vividly to life. The tone is scholarly yet deeply affectionate, reflecting a genuine reverence for the wit and artistry that made the Savoy Operas enduring classics of the English stage. Allen presents a treasure trove of primary source material, making this an indispensable reference for enthusiasts, historians, and performers alike who wish to understand these works as their first audiences experienced them.
Author: Reginald Allen
Format: Hardback
Published: 1958, Chappell & Co, London
Genre: Preforming Arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
A richly detailed work of theatrical history, The First Night Gilbert and Sullivan chronicles the original London premieres of the celebrated comic operas created by the legendary partnership of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. Reginald Allen meticulously reconstructs the atmosphere, staging, and reception of these landmark productions, drawing on period programs, reviews, and production materials to bring each opening night vividly to life. The tone is scholarly yet deeply affectionate, reflecting a genuine reverence for the wit and artistry that made the Savoy Operas enduring classics of the English stage. Allen presents a treasure trove of primary source material, making this an indispensable reference for enthusiasts, historians, and performers alike who wish to understand these works as their first audiences experienced them.