Scenes From The Show (1895)

Scenes From The Show is a book written by George Robert Sims and first published in 1895. The book is a collection of short stories and sketches that offer a glimpse into the world of the music hall and variety theatre in Victorian England. Sims, who was a popular journalist and playwright, draws on his own experiences as a performer and writer to create vivid and entertaining portraits of the colourful characters that inhabited this world. The book is divided into three sections: ""The Stage Door"", ""Behind the Scenes"", and ""On the Stage"". In ""The Stage Door"", Sims introduces us to the world of the theatre from the perspective of the audience, exploring the excitement and anticipation that comes with attending a show. In ""Behind the Scenes"", he takes us backstage to meet the actors, musicians, and stagehands who make the magic happen. And in ""On the Stage"", we get to experience the thrill of the performance itself, as Sims describes the acts and routines that were popular in the music halls of the time. Throughout the book, Sims' writing is lively and engaging, and he captures the spirit of the music hall era with humour and affection. Scenes From The Show is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of popular entertainment, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of theatre and performance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.