LSDB Research Assistant extraordinaire Emma Kaisner recently put the finishing touches on an incredible interactive timeline of notable backstage dramas of the long eighteenth century. Not only does she delve into the commentaries these plays offered on the entertainment industry, gender roles, and authorship, but she also uncovers the fascinating histories of their performances using the London Stage Database and other digital humanities resources.
Emma’s timeline is deeply researched, lively, and engaging — I can’t recommend it highly enough. If you have any issues loading the embedded content below, you can also open the timeline in a new tab.