D'Oyly Carte: The Inside Story - Softcover

Morrell, Roberta

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1785893807 ISBN 13: 9781785893803

Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd, 2016

Synopsis

Although many books have been written about the company founded by Richard D'Oyly Carte in 1875, none has been from the perspective of its members. This book details the working life of every department of the famous company, from its London management to the wardrobe department, as told by Roberta Morrell, herself a performer with the company for 10 years. Having travelled all over the UK to interview her former colleagues, Roberta uses their stories and recollections to present an insight into the world of a theatre company on tour for 48 weeks of every year. Personal tales of travel, theatrical digs, mad-cap parties, on-stage disasters, overseas tours and glamorous occasions are told by singers, musicians, back-stage staff and senior managers proud to have been a part of the D'Oyly Carte story. Hilarious anecdotes are mingled with serious fact, from eccentric landladies of the 1950s, to the logistics of presenting a Royal Command Performance at Windsor Castle. Mix in a little intrigue over the ownership of the Savoy Hotel and you have an entertaining account of a unique theatrical institution that will appeal to any reader.

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About the Author

Roberta Morrell studied singing at the Royal College of Music in London. In 1972, she joined The D'Oyly Carte Opera Company where she spend 10 years before pursuing a career as a free-lance singer and actress. As a director, she has staged many shows for professional and amateur companies in both the UK and North America.

Edition details

• Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1785893807
• ISBN 13: 9781785893803
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 300