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The history of Christmas performance
The history of Christmas performance
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Length:
43 minutes
Released:
Dec 4, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Tis the season to be jolly, so we've dipped into our stocking full of podcasts and pulled out three festive talks that explore Christmas traditions through the ages. In this episode, Kate Howard from Past Pleasures talks about the roots of the traditional Christmas panto in an era that brought entertainment to the masses. For more information on the history of our palaces visit: www.hrp.org.uk/history-and-stories
Released:
Dec 4, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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