Palgrave Studies in Theatre and Performance History: Burlesque and the Oral Tradition

Davis, A.

The first full-length study of comedy on the burlesque stage, this book takes the reader inside the burlesque houses of the 1930s, looks at the role comedy played in an entertainment form known mostly for striptease, and explores how these sketch performers approached their craft.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2011-11-03

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780230116795

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Dimensions: 229cm x152cm

Pages: 288