Theatre and Entertainment
Notes
Davis explores definitions of entertainment, arguing that it can be found embedded in all forms of theatre, not just the ‘popular’.
| Artist / Author | Jim Davis |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan |
| ISBN | 978-1137321060 |
| Reference | P3021 |
| Date | 2016 |
| Type | Publication |
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