Children and Theatre in Victorian Britain

‘All Work, No Play’

  • Authors
  • Anne Varty

Table of contents

  1. Front Matter
    Pages i-x
  2. Anne Varty
    Pages 21-42
  3. Anne Varty
    Pages 138-147
  4. Anne Varty
    Pages 148-177
  5. Anne Varty
    Pages 178-197
  6. Anne Varty
    Pages 198-219
  7. Anne Varty
    Pages 220-233
  8. Anne Varty
    Pages 234-250
  9. Back Matter
    Pages 251-306

About this book

Introduction

The cult of the child performer was a significant emergence of the Victorian age. Fierce public debate and lasting legislation grew out of the conflict between a desire for juvenile display and a determination to stop exploitation. This study explores the social and artistic context of their lives and their developing professionalism as actors.

Keywords

Britain Great Britain play subject theatre Victorian era

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