Alfred Bunn
Stage: Both before and behind the Curtain, from Observations Taken on the Spot
Stage: Both before and behind the Curtain, from Observations Taken on the Spot
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Alfred Bunn (1796–1860) published memoirs of his career in 1840, providing a view both before and behind the curtain. He was not fond of autobiographies but wrote with a verve that made it readable and provided a fascinating account of the period when he was running the Theatre Royal at Drury Lane and the Opera House at Covent Garden.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 318 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2018
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Alfred Bunn, a librettist and theatre manager, penned these memoirs in 1840, offering a comprehensive perspective on his career, encompassing both the stage and the backstage. Despite his disinterest in autobiographies, Bunn expresses frustration at the sometimes unflattering portrayal he receives in the memoirs of renowned contemporary performers. He views this three-volume work as an opportunity to settle scores. While his account may not be entirely unbiased, it is written with a lively style that makes it an engaging read. Despite potential bias and exaggeration, Bunn's account provides a captivating insight into the period when he managed the Theatre Royal at Drury Lane and the Opera House at Covent Garden, collaborating with renowned British composers and engaging in numerous disputes with his colleagues throughout his career.
Alfred Bunn, a librettist and theatre manager, penned these memoirs in 1840, offering a comprehensive perspective on his career, encompassing both the stage and the backstage. Despite his disinterest in autobiographies, Bunn expresses frustration at the sometimes unflattering portrayal he receives in the memoirs of renowned contemporary performers. He views this three-volume work as an opportunity to settle scores. While his account may not be entirely unbiased, it is written with a lively style that makes it an engaging read. Despite potential bias and exaggeration, Bunn's account provides a captivating insight into the period when he managed the Theatre Royal at Drury Lane and the Opera House at Covent Garden, collaborating with renowned British composers and engaging in numerous disputes with his colleagues throughout his career.
Weight: 25g
Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108081665
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