In this memoir, John Hollingshead recounts his experiences as the manager of the Gaiety Theatre, a popular music hall in London during the late 1800s. With its mix of comedy, spectacle, and risque entertainment, the Gaiety was at the forefront of the Victorian era's theatrical revolution. Hollingshead provides readers with a fascinating glimpse into the world of music hall entertainment and Victorian popular culture.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.