Independent theatres and the creation of a fringe atmosphere

International Journal of Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research

Volumn 3, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 211-227

  Frew, Elspeth ^a   Ali Knight, Jane ^b  

^a LA TROBE UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

^b Napier University Business School   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Arts; Australia; Festivals; Scotland; Theatre

Indexed keywords

EID: 84992978542     PISSN: 17506182     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/17506180910980528     Document Type: Article

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