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The Lord Chamberlain Regrets: A History of British Theatre Censorship
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Between 1824 and 1968, British theatre was controlled by censorship. Under the dictate of the Lord Chamberlain s Office, all new plays were read for unfavourable or corrupting content with the intention of protecting the vulnerable audiences of the time. Such material was either instructed to be cut or the play to be banned. The effect that censorship may have had on the plays that came out of this period, not to mention the ones that never even got written, is crucial to our understanding of the history and development of theatre in Britain.Revealed here for the first time are a selection of extensive extracts from key reports, correspondence, and memoranda about some of the most significant plays of the period. Many documents are reproduced in their entirety, allowing the reader direct access to original, unpublished, and unedited archive material. The authors contextualize this material within the political and moral issues of the time, and reveal the fascinating processes and debates that occurred in and around the Lord Chamberlain s Office.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Lord Chamberlain Regrets: A History of British Theatre Censorship'? A: The book primarily explores the history of censorship in British theatre from 1824 to 1968, detailing how the Lord Chamberlain's Office controlled new plays to protect audiences from perceived corrupting content.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Dominic Shellard.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The book is listed as being in 'Good' condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Lord Chamberlain Regrets' contain? A: The book contains 210 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on April 30, 2005.
- Q: Does this book include original documents and correspondence? A: Yes, the book includes extensive extracts from key reports, correspondence, and memoranda regarding significant plays from the censorship period.
- Q: What topics does the book address regarding theatre censorship? A: The book addresses the processes and debates surrounding theatre censorship, as well as the political and moral issues of the time.
- Q: Is this book suitable for research on British theatre history? A: Yes, the book provides valuable insights and original archive material, making it suitable for research on British theatre history.
- Q: Can I expect any illustrations or photographs in this book? A: The product details do not specify the presence of illustrations or photographs; it primarily focuses on textual content.