Tracing the development of London and Dublin theatre from the 18th century to the present day, this comprehensive history offers fascinating insights into the world of drama and performance. From the great Shakespearean actors of the 18th century to the stars of today's West End, it is an engaging and informative read for theatre-lovers. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.