Theatre at War, 1914-18

By L.J. Collins

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 033368317X
• ISBN13: 9780333683170
• Release Date: November 1997
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 253 Pages