Broome Stages

About “Broome Stages”

Broome Stages is a novel that traces seven generations of a theatrical family from 1715 to 1930, beginning with travelling players in tavern courtyards and following their rise through the Victorian actor-manager era and into the early 20th century with the advent of film. The story centers on the family's fortunes in the theatre world, including the acquisition and building of theatres, while exploring their personal lives, relationships, and the hereditary "Broome charm" attributed to a witch's gift.