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Long gone and buried deep are more buildings that offered regular entertainment to the populace. This book recalls the beginnings of music halls and theatre in the early seventeenth- century until its final days in the mid-twentieth century. It traces their development, detailing the history of the buildings while recounting celebrity performances.

The text is accompanied by beautiful period sketches and illustrations that bring a bygone era to life.

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ISBN/EAN 9781845885700
Author Jim McDowell
Publisher History Press
Imprint Nonsuch Publishing
Publication date 20 Jul 2009
Format Paperback
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Beyond the Footlights: A History of Belfast Music Halls and Early Theatre

Jim McDowell
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The Belfast Empire, the Royal Hippodrome and the newly restored Grand Opera House, along with the cine-variety theatres such as the Gaiety and Colosseum, are all familiar names to the citizens of Belfast, yet they are only the tip of the iceberg.

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