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Theatre with a purpose : amateur drama in Britain 1919-1949
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Theatre with a purpose : amateur drama in Britain 1919-1949 / Don Watson.
ISBN
9781350232044
1350232041
9781350232082
1350232084
9781350232068
9781350232051
Publication
London ; New York : Methuen Drama, 2024.
Physical Description
viii, 211 pages ; 24 cm.
Summary
"This is the first book to offer a sustained focus on the amateur theatre movement in Britain from the end of WWI to the end of WWII, a movement that flourished and led to more people in Britain involved in drama than at any time before or since. It reveals how it was promoted as a tool for social action and improvement and evaluates its success and legacy. By surveying the contribution of key individuals, organisations and the role of festivals and competitions, this book provides a comprehensive account of this transformative movement and period"-- Provided by publisher.
Other formats
Online version: Watson, Don, 1954- Theatre with a purpose London ; New York : Methuen drama, 2024
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
April 02, 2024
Series
Cultural histories of theatre and performance
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
'A theatrical revival on democratic lines' : drama and the people after the Great War
'A co-operative community effort' : educational settlement theatre
Social control or self-expression? : Amateur theatre and the unemployment crisis
Competitions, festivals, politics
'The terribly urgent struggle' : the Left Book Club Theatre Guild 1936-39
'A remarkable revival in dramatic work and interest' : amateur theatre during the Second World War
Conclusion : the contribution of theatre with a purpose.
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