In the decades before the Second World War, popular musical theatre was one of the most influential forms of entertainment. This is the first book to reconstruc

This book examines the performance of ‘Britishness’ on the musical stage. Covering a tumultuous period in British history, it offers a fresh look at the vit

This book tells the story of the history of popular culture in Europe since 1800, providing a framework which challenges traditional associations that have form

Uncovers a world of forgotten triumphs of musical theatre that shine a light on major social topics. This book is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Cor