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A Strange Eventful History - The Dramatic Lives of Ellen Terry, Henry Irving and Their Remarkable Families by Michael Holroyd |
Holroyd brilliantly illuminates the complex story of these two interlocking families, giants of Victorian theatre: the Irvings and the Terrys. Stars of their era, the Lyceum Theatre was their arena and Irving's fiefdom. Their productions with their over elaborate sets would seem old-fashioned now, but they packed the punters in. Fame comes at a price and both they and their gifted offspring paid their dues. To all theatre lovers, I highly recommend this book.
(David Graham - bwl 48 November 2008 ) |
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