Theatre at War, 1914-18
Author | : L. Collins |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 264 |
Release | : 1997-11-05 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780230372221 |
ISBN-13 | : 0230372228 |
Rating | : 4/5 (228 Downloads) |
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 264 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.