{"product_id":"reviewing-the-situation-9781350279599","title":"Reviewing the Situation","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe British musical in its formative years has appeared in strikingly different guises: from the lasting hits of \u003ci\u003eOliver!\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMe and My Girl\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e to the successes of\u003ci\u003e The Dancing Years\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBless the Bride\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eExpresso Bongo\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis authoritative study traces what made these shows successes in the West End and how their qualities define a uniquely British interpretation of the genre. Cultural, sociological and political influences entwine with close reading of the dramatic and musical elements of this repertory to reveal a fascinating web of connections and contrasts between the times, the shows and the people who made them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Through detailed case studies, such as of \u003ci\u003eThe Boy Friend\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBitter Sweet\u003c\/i\u003e, the rich individuality of each West End work is spotlighted, posing vital questions and intriguing answers as to what a British musical can be. Interdisciplinary in nature, this study brings together all the core materials to dis\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53187293217111,"sku":"9781350279599","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/reviewing-the-situation-9781350279599","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}