Author: L. Collins
Publisher: Springer
Published: 1997-11-05
Total Pages: 253
ISBN-13: 0230372228
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA 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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Download or read book Theatre at War, 1914-18 written by L. Collins and published by Springer. This book was released on 1997-11-05 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.