--- product_id: 8373674 title: "Stop the Show! A History of Insane Incidents and Absurd Accidents in the Theater" price: "83.98 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8373674-stop-the-show-a-history-of-insane-incidents-and-absurd store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Theater bloopers anthology Rich historical anecdotes Humor meets drama Stop the Show! A History of Insane Incidents and Absurd Accidents in the Theater **Price:** 83.98 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎬 When the show must stop, the stories start! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Stop the Show! A History of Insane Incidents and Absurd Accidents in the Theater - **How much does it cost?** 83.98 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8373674-stop-the-show-a-history-of-insane-incidents-and-absurd) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Backstage Drama Exposed:** Revel in backstage pranks, fights, and chaos that make theater legendary. - • **Audience Antics Included:** Discover how theatergoers sometimes steal the show with unexpected interruptions. - • **Voices from the Spotlight:** Stories from top actors, directors, and technicians across the US and UK. - • **Epic Theater Fails Uncovered:** Dive into the wildest live stage mishaps from the 19th century to today. - • **Perfect for Quick, Entertaining Reads:** Ideal for busy professionals craving a laugh and a glimpse behind the curtain. ## Overview Stop the Show! is a captivating collection of real-life theatrical mishaps and backstage chaos spanning over a century. Featuring anecdotes from renowned theater professionals in the US and UK, this book blends humor and history to reveal the unpredictable, often hilarious side of live performance. A must-read for theater lovers and anyone who appreciates the art of imperfection on stage. ## Description The first book to compile all of theater's glorious bloopers--an uproarious homage to the stage Stop the Show! is the first book to assemble humorous, frightening and bizarre anecdotes about the history of all that went wrong during live theatrical productions in the U.S. and the United Kingdom. It is the publishing equivalent of TV bloopers for the legitimate stage. This book includes stories from top directors, actors, playwrights and technicians from New York, Los Angeles, and points in between, to the United Kingdom, from the 19th century to today. There are stories about missed entrances and exits, onstage unscripted fights between performers, improvised lines, accidental pratfalls, falling scenery, and costume, lighting and makeup screwups. The backstage provides sordid tales of practical jokes, treachery, misplaced props, wild arguments, and generally the kinds of things Michael Frayn created for his farce about a theatrical disaster, Noises Off . This book doesn't leave out the theatergoers either, who snore, fight with each other, talk back to the performers, search for their seats, become suddenly ill, eat, drink, make merry, and are yelled at by the performers--all of which sometimes prompts the show to stop, even though we've always been told it must go on. Review: Collection of anecdotes - I needed a book of anecdotes as I get short moments to read. I picked this one and found it very satisfying. The stories ranged from humorous to tragic. I learned about the history of theater and the practical challenges of being a live performer. If you are an actor keep your medical insurance up-to-date! And treasure every smooth performance. If you want an in depth book with principles and such this isnt it. If you want to learn about the foibles of the theater and laugh some and cry a little, this is the book for you. Review: Thespians delight! - Great book! Such a hoot for us theatre folks! ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,144,352 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #434 in Performing Arts History & Criticism #843 in Celebrity & Popular Culture Humor | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 120 Reviews | ## Images ![Stop the Show! A History of Insane Incidents and Absurd Accidents in the Theater - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71KgC0sYNdL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Collection of anecdotes *by S***L on November 25, 2025* I needed a book of anecdotes as I get short moments to read. I picked this one and found it very satisfying. The stories ranged from humorous to tragic. I learned about the history of theater and the practical challenges of being a live performer. If you are an actor keep your medical insurance up-to-date! And treasure every smooth performance. If you want an in depth book with principles and such this isnt it. If you want to learn about the foibles of the theater and laugh some and cry a little, this is the book for you. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thespians delight! *by G***I on March 16, 2026* Great book! Such a hoot for us theatre folks! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bought as a gift *by M***K on January 28, 2014* I bought this book as a Christmas Gift for my dad. He absolutely loves the stories and said it is a "fun read and a quirky little book about the theatre." So I would say it was a good gift. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8373674-stop-the-show-a-history-of-insane-incidents-and-absurd](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8373674-stop-the-show-a-history-of-insane-incidents-and-absurd) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-23*