Short Plays · Character
Lord Chamberlain
A theatrical censor whose officious judgment on plays and players becomes Shaw's satirical weapon against the licensing of art by bureaucrats.
supporting
Also known as the Lord Chamberlain, The Lord Chamberlain, the Japanese Lord Chamberlain, Lord Chamberlain
First appearance: the rejected statement part i
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The Lord Chamberlain presides over the stage with the confidence of a man who believes regulation and taste are the same thing. His pronouncements on actors, authors, and the dangers of the drama reveal a censor more…
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- Minor and referenced characters
- Admirable Bashville love triangle
- Preface literary references
- Great Catherine court
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