British Library Pocket Diary 2009

This year's British Library Diary highlights one of their most fascinating collections -theatre memorabilia and ephemera. The 2009 diary celebrates the performance - whether a theatre play, music hall entertainment or Christmas pantomime - the images reflecting the changing face and style of theatre and entertainment in Britain from the 16th to the 20th century, from Shakespeare's plays to the Lord Chancellor's censorship records. With programmes, posters, photographs, reviews, scripts and other memorabilia, this diary offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of entertainment.