Theatre at War, 1914-18

Collins, L.

A lively study of the function of theatre entertainment in the First World War, 1914-18. The theatre's role as unofficial government aide in the form of recruiter, propagandist and fund raiser is examined; so too its use as morale booster and provider of a war-related role for the aristocracy, female and military over-aged male artists. The organization of theatre for and by the military and civilian concert parties for troops in training and at the Front is analysed.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 1997-11-05

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780333683170

DOI: 10.1057/9780230372221

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 253