'A wonderful book! Paul Ibell informs as well as entertains. In this insiders guide, he takes us through the stage door and into the magical world of Theatreland. Its cavalcade of actors, playwrights, producers, agents, dancers and choreographers it is a must-have for anyone whose heart beats faster as the overture starts or the curtain rises...' Gyles Brandreth ... Read more'A treat! ... Guaranteed to provide sensational interval conversation ... In this warmly witty and informative tour-guide of a book, Ibell weaves together colourful tidbits about the London stage ... A great present.' - What's On Stage
Laura Silverman Listed in History Today's June 29th book blog entry. '[Theatreland's] fascinating chapters with stories of the past and present of our theatres, actors producers and playwrights make it essential and pleasurable reading for all theatregoers.' - Barbican Life 'Lucid and worthwhile ... the chapter about the nuts and bolts of production ... explains precisely the role of each key creative in the process ... a good chapter on significant West End women, from Gladys Cooper to Nica Burns.' -The Stage 'This remarkable book provides a series of snapshots of such a wide variety of activities and people that it has to be read to be fully appreciated.' - Theatres Magazine 'We are given vibrant glimpses of memorable behind the scenes moments of great dramatic and musical productions, and insights into the lives of a host of actors, playwrights and producers. The book is not only rich in nostalgic memories but an informative guide to trends in the theatre today ... If you love the theatre, and if you love London, do buy, beg or borrow this intriguing book.' - This England Briefly reviewed in the Year's work in English Studies journal, vol 89, No. 1 ‘Charting the history of London's Theatreland, from the Elizabethan period to the present day, there are a number of areas of interest to those who study the theatre of the first half of the twentieth century' Show Less