Curtain Call by Nancye Bridges, as told to Frank Crook

Author:
Nancye Bridges with Frank Crook

Publisher:
Cassell Australia, North Ryde, NSW, 1980

Format:
Hardcover

Pages:
189 pages, illustrated with photographs, facsimiles, and portraits

ISBN:
0726904651

Condition:
Very Good – light shelf wear and bumping to corners

Description:
Curtain Call is a nostalgic journey through Australia’s vibrant music hall and variety theatre scene from the 1920s to the 1960s. Nancye Bridges, a performer herself, recounts stories of Australia's golden age of live entertainment, sharing memories of famous faces and forgotten venues. Co-authored with journalist Frank Crook, this richly illustrated book brings to life the backstage drama, dazzling acts, and cultural significance of a cherished era in Australian performing arts.

Features archival photos, portraits, and a comprehensive index.

Why You’ll Love It:
A must-have for fans of Australian theatrical history, this book is filled with personal anecdotes and historic images that celebrate the performers and variety shows that once captivated audiences across the country.