THE OTHER NATIONAL THEATRE: 350 YEARS OF SHOWS IN DRURY LANE
July/August 2013
Robert Whelan’s history of the Theatre Royal indulges in a bit of frippery, but otherwise artfully and humorously tells the 350-year long story of West-End drama
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The Other National Theatre: 350 Years of Shows in Drury Lane
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