Random Records, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

George Colman

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484052012 ISBN 13: 9780484052016

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A vivid, behind-the-scenes tour of 18th‑century theatre and life in Britain, told with wit and warmth.

Random Records, Vol. 1 presents a candid memoir by George Colman the younger, weaving personal memories with sharp observations on actors, patrons, and the stage. From Johnson’s grand rhetoric to Foote’s theatrical magic, the book blends backstage detail with travels, cultural gossip, and the shaping of a literary career. Read as a lively record of a young man’s education in wit, friendship, and the theatre world, it traces a life lived in and around the drama of its era.

The volume covers early formative years, key friendships, and notable adventures—backstage at the Hay‑Market, journeys with explorers and patrons, and vivid scenes from Oxford, Bath, and London. It offers glimpses of the social and cultural currents of the day, as well as the author’s evolving voice and humor.

• Behind-the-scenes life at a bustling London theatre, with reflections on company, management, and audience
• Entertaining anecdotes about famous figures of the era and the author’s early literary circle
• Personal travel accounts and youthful misadventures that shaped a career in letters and entertainment

Ideal for readers who enjoy memoirs of theatre, travel, and life in 18th‑century Britain, told with clarity and charm.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484052012
• ISBN 13: 9780484052016
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 345