QUOTE(El Peter @ Jul 30 2009, 03:18 PM)

Browsing the shelves in the National Portrait Gallery bookshop last month I spotted 'Theatreland' which did look interesting. Pricey, though, so either make a library request or wait for the paperback.
A chunk of the price can be deducted by shopping around on the internet.
Hint: website that is also a river!