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This book nearly took my sanity. 😂 (slight exageration)
500 pages 320 photographs the history of repertory theatre at Sidmouth Manor Pavilion Theatre.
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Front cover of Comedy Tomorrow, Tragedy Tonight: The Remarkable Story of Repertory Theatre at the Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth by Paul Smith of Theatre Plays UK. Features the title in lightbulb signage on a background of purple brickwork. Back cover copy reads: In COMEDY TOMORROW, TRAGEDY TONIGHT!, Paul Smith raises the curtain on the remarkable and fascinating history of repertory at the Manor Pavilion Theatre in Sidmouth, Devon. The story charts the ups and downs of the 1891 venue, from early visits by stars such as Stanley Holloway and Margaret Rutherford, to the establishment of a summer weekly repertory season in 1958, which has become a unique event in the whole of the UK. With contributions from many of those who have been a part of the 900+ productions over the years, this tale is filled with funny, sad and extraordinary front of curtain and backstage stories. This meticulously researched book will be of interest to anyone who cares about the history of theatre.
August 3, 2026 at 11:11 AM