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  • Introduction

  • Christopher B. Balme, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munchen
  • Book:
    The Globalization of Theatre 1870–1930
    Published online:
    12 October 2019
    Print publication:
    24 October 2019, pp 1-23

  • Summary

    The Introduction outlines the geographical scope of Maurice E. Bandmann’s theatrical circuit and the theoretical and methodological approach of the book. The first section provides a detailed discussion of two approaches to network theory: historical network analysis and actor-network theory (ANT), which is associated with Bruno Latour. A second section discusses the term ‘first age of globalization’, meaning here the period of 1870 to 1914 and how it is relevant to theatre history, in particular the study of itinerant theatre.

The Globalization of Theatre 1870–1930
  • The Theatrical Networks of Maurice E. Bandmann
  • Christopher B. Balme
  • Published online:
    12 October 2019
    Print publication:
    24 October 2019
  • Between 1895 and 1922 the Anglo-American actor and manager, Maurice E. Bandmann (1872–1922) created a theatrical circuit that extended from Gibraltar to Tokyo and included regular tours to the West Indies and South America. With headquarters in Calcutta and Cairo and companies listed on the Indian stock exchange, his operations represent a significant shift towards the globalization of theatre. This study focuses on seven key areas: family networks; the business of theatrical touring; the politics of locality; repertoire and publics; an ethnography of itinerant acting; legal disputes and the provision of theatrical infrastructure. It draws on global and transnational history, network theory and analysis as well as in-depth archival research to provide a new approach to studying theatre in the age of empire.