British Library Desk Diary 2009: The World of the Theatre is a fully illustrated diary that celebrates the history of performance in Britain from the sixteenth to the twentieth century. Drawing on the British Library’s collections, it features theatre programmes, posters, photographs, reviews, scripts, and other memorabilia, many of which are rarely seen or previously unpublished. From Shakespeare’s plays to music hall, pantomime, and stage spectacles, the diary provides a vivid visual journey through centuries of entertainment. In addition to its cultural material, it also includes astronomical data, as well as national and religious holidays, making it both a practical diary and a collector’s item for theatre enthusiasts.
Technical details
Pages: 112
Publication year: 2008 (for the 2009 edition)
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Publishers, in association with the British Library
Language: English
Original language: English
ISBN-13: 9780711228375
ISBN-10: 071122837X
