History of British Theater with over 500 pictures, vintage 1957

Mid century vintage book on the history of the theater in Britain... A Picture History of British Theater by Raymond Mander and Joe Mitchenson with over 500 pictures.

This book covers the history of british theater from the days of Shakespeare and the Globe Theater up until when Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap broke the record for the longest running play in September, 1957.

This is copyright 1957 and measures about 8 1/2" x 11" and has the remains of the original dust jacket.