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The World of Variety

"One night at a Variety show the conductor of the theatre orchestra, having had too much to drink - not for the first time - tripped over three times as he entered the pit and had to be dragged to his place by orchestra members." (excerpt from Bristol's Forgotten Empire)

Books

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“Old Theatres of the Midlands” by Terry Kirtland" Foreword by Ken Dodd and Introduction by The Beverley Sisters. Terry Kirtland’s nostalgic collection of his memories of old Midland theatres has been vividly brought to life in this very special volume.
Prices: UK £13.50, Europe £14.50, Rest of World £15.50

“The Amazing Mrs Shufflewick ” by Patrick Newley. Rex as Mrs Shufflewick was truly one of the great stand-up comics, up there with Ken Dodd, Frankie Howerd and even Jack Benny.
Prices: UK £13.50, Europe £14.50, Rest of World £15.50

“Many Parts” by Keith Andrews. An actor remembers his life on stage.
Prices: UK £7.00, Europe £8.00, Rest of World £9.50

“Discover Off-Beat Walks in London” by John Wittich and Ron Phillips. Eight walks through the most historic parts of London lead the reader down city byways to hidden places and exciting discoveries.
Prices: UK £4.99, Europe £6.20, Rest of World £6.85

“Magic and Illusion” by Michael Symes.  The Greats with their posters and apparatus.
Prices: UK £4.50, Europe £5.60, Rest of World £6.85

“The Victorian Public House” by Richard Tames. Brief but mouthwatering survey of ideal drinking houses.
Prices: UK £4.50, Europe £5.60, Rest of World £6.15

“British Theatres & Music Halls” by John Earl. Best-selling colourful survey from Morton’s Theatre to Hackney Empire.
Prices: UK £5.99, Europe £7.30, Rest of World £8.10

“Old Cinemas” by Allan Eyles. Lifelong enthusiast will soon have you hooked.
Prices: UK £3.50, Europe £4.70, Rest of World £5.35

“Strange Feats & Clever Turns” compiled by Charlie Holland. Remarkable speciality acts in Variety, illus.
Prices: UK £15.00, Europe £16.90, Rest of World £19.20

Intimate Memories tells the fascinating history of Palmers Green’s much loved Intimate Theatre.
Prices: UK £12.50, Europe £13.50, Rest of World £15.50

Coventry's Forgotten Empire: The Theatre Royal & Empire Theatre of Varieties by Ted Bottle, 250pages, numerous illustrations. Prices: UK £10.00, Europe £11.50, Rest of World £13.50

Bristol's Forgotten Empire: The History of The Empire Theatre by Terry Hallett; foreword by Chris Harris. 224 pages, 116 illustrations. Prices: UK £7.00, Europe £8.00, Rest of World £10.00

"The Lost Theatres of Dublin" by Philip B. Ryan; foreword by Phlip Chevron. 256 pages, 111 illustrations. Prices: UK £12.00, Europe £13.50, Rest of World £16.00

"Glossary of Terms Used in Variety" compiled by Valantyne Napier, with technical advice by Jeff Jones. 80 pages, 63 illustrations. Prices: UK £7.00, Europe £8.00, Rest of World £9.50

"Laughter in The Roar by Brian O'Gorman" 88 pages, 50 illustrations. Reminiscences of Variety & Pantomime.

UK £7.00
Europe £8.00
Rest of World £9.00

"British Theatrical Patents 1801 -1900" Compiled by Dr. David Wilmore

UK £23.00
Europe £25.00
Rest of World £28.25

"Edwin O. Sachs: Architect, Stagehand, Engineer and Fireman" Compiled by Dr. David Wilmore

UK £23.00
Europe £25.00
Rest of World £28.25

"Tearing Tickets Twice Nightly" (The Metropolitan, London) by John Alexander.

UK £8.50
Europe £9.60
Rest of World £10.15