Summer theatre in London, 1661-1820, and the rise of the Haymarket Theatre

"This is the first full-length study of both summer theatre in London as well as the Little Haymarket Theatre. Summer theatre appeared in the late 1660s and continued well into the nineteenth century." "Based on extensive archival research, this study provides extensive new material which greatly enhances understanding of the Haymarket Theatre's rich history and corrects long-held misconceptions about its viability and importance."--BOOK JACKET.