The Politics Of The Pantomime Regional Identity In The Theatre 18601900

The Politics Of The Pantomime Regional Identity In The Theatre 18601900

by Jill A. Sullivan

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Focuses on the variety and independence of pantomime in the provinces, especially Nottingham, Birmingham, and Manchester. Explores official and local censorship and the relationships between local theaters, managers, authors and audiences.

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    Sullivan argues that provincial pantomime was deeply intertwined with regional identity. In what specific ways did the unique characteristics of cities like Nottingham, Birmingham, or Manchester manifest in their local productions, and how did these productions, in turn, help shape that regional identity?

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    Thinking about your own community or a place you know well, what forms of local entertainment or cultural expression today seem most rooted in a distinct regional identity, and how do they navigate the influence of broader national or global trends?

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    The book details both official and local censorship. What were the key distinctions between these two forms of control, and how did their differing pressures impact the creative freedom and content of provincial pantomimes from 1860-1900?

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