My Old Man

A Personal History of Music Hall

John Major

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English

William Collins
15 October 2013

Variety shows, music hall, cabaret; Memoirs

Shortlisted for the Theatre Book Prize; former prime minister John Major takes a remarkable journey into his own unconventional family past to tell the story of the British music hall.

John Major shares memories of his performer father Tom and then shines the spotlight on the story of the music hall itself, from its Victorian heyday to its demise.

In this fond look back at characters such as Marie Lloyd, Little Tich and Vesta Tilley, these faded stars take their place in the limelight once more.

Packed with colourful anecdotes, ‘My Old Man’ is a warm-hearted account of a golden and bygone age.

By: John Major
Imprint: William Collins
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 29mm
Weight: 340g
ISBN: 9780007450145
ISBN 10: 0007450141
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 15 October 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

John Major was leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister from 1990 to 1997. He is a former President of Surrey County Cricket Club.

Reviews for My Old Man: A Personal History of Music Hall

`An uncommon book about one of the most extraordinary, vital and creative chapters in British theatrical history admiration ... Major also nobly honours his parents and the life they lived. The affection is palpable and anything but pious. In short, he gets it' Simon Callow, Guardian `Affectionate, charming and unexpectedly lively ... Major paints a vivid picture ... to read this richly enjoyable book is to be given a glimpse into a lost world' Mail on Sunday `Entertaining and well-paced ... My Old Man is a powerful and affecting tribute' Daily Express `His deep affection for his parents inspires his finest writing...fascinating ... My Old Man is an entertaining and intriguing potted history, full of quirky details about this quintessentially English phenomenon' Independent `Entertaining, fascinating and written with love....the admiration that John feels for his father is palpable on every page' Sunday Express